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 8038637 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 77398758 epoch_slot_no: 329958 block_no: 8038460 slot_leader_id: 6192730 size: 78045 time: 2022-11-20 17:24:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d7f502f0c41c8f2b38c9c266018b49bbda206cb608bbfbf30ec3cf7a9f4f732Block Operator
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