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 8039644 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 77419966 epoch_slot_no: 351166 block_no: 8039467 slot_leader_id: 4759508 size: 3842 time: 2022-11-20 23:17:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dd26308bfe2713fe7395a7f585496323b624477c5f5f1314d242d508bf88988Block Operator
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