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 8038778 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 77401728 epoch_slot_no: 332928 block_no: 8038601 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 88655 time: 2022-11-20 18:13:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x637928b3c206ebbba0c2f6e269bec3b85e4e7106a61af1b750d1659749da5d0eBlock Operator
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