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 8039500 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 77416345 epoch_slot_no: 347545 block_no: 8039323 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 55375 time: 2022-11-20 22:17:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfea98b783cc917ec9090c7f8b2a7930d52e07781f59345d825dce028d0e95f78Block Operator
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