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 8038928 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 77404679 epoch_slot_no: 335879 block_no: 8038751 slot_leader_id: 6215083 size: 35399 time: 2022-11-20 19:02:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11552b931989e7b38e1e9938d16378b91ede1cf8ebc89750b021625fbb99a2a5Block Operator
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