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 8038598 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 77397798 epoch_slot_no: 328998 block_no: 8038421 slot_leader_id: 5138150 size: 85976 time: 2022-11-20 17:08:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x248234fd832ff6aded96276590845a0ae786fd71ef529a73344f85165eb436c4Block Operator
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