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 8038733 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 77400801 epoch_slot_no: 332001 block_no: 8038556 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 88376 time: 2022-11-20 17:58:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x967c79f802737c8864b203508c2b02864a0c93a416d80e6ef1dd863d7453c967Block Operator
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