A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8038597 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 77397782 epoch_slot_no: 328982 block_no: 8038420 slot_leader_id: 5575233 size: 80981 time: 2022-11-20 17:07:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadb23ce43ee3af95da2fd0e0a0f9a39e44dac44d06238d009b3985dc4e4f8b09Block Operator
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