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 8039004 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 77406381 epoch_slot_no: 337581 block_no: 8038827 slot_leader_id: 5512399 size: 65190 time: 2022-11-20 19:31:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e130fdb225f1e93ab86a6cd040012b27d0f1d0ac0066e9280810fd90fb8aa27Block Operator
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