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 8038668 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 77399541 epoch_slot_no: 330741 block_no: 8038491 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 88773 time: 2022-11-20 17:37:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42ad5d1171e97a301fe4bd2f60cece71f92b3c780b54c3939822e42c3c70c52dBlock Operator
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