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 8039153 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 77408907 epoch_slot_no: 340107 block_no: 8038976 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 85472 time: 2022-11-20 20:13:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5342c86918df00abc51ba79d89eeea85fc7d628616ba95a87be22f77fbf2b7e3Block Operator
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