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 8038807 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 77402230 epoch_slot_no: 333430 block_no: 8038630 slot_leader_id: 6890135 size: 78659 time: 2022-11-20 18:22:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bdb2aa7b5e6d25733e9e1b41cd43f1ca31912bde2384d45a8c9a6bd9510179eBlock Operator
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