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 8038635 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 77398735 epoch_slot_no: 329935 block_no: 8038458 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 82876 time: 2022-11-20 17:23:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9e03892b61143a41400fcefad54f7094d5ad7734a57d4a847d9aea57d03b7bcBlock Operator
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