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 8038835 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 77402725 epoch_slot_no: 333925 block_no: 8038658 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 25443 time: 2022-11-20 18:30:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x390be081b3f77136673f6e6d12de5a1fd04f0d4b9687db8736a2f58fe7028fe6Block Operator
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