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 8039706 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 77421163 epoch_slot_no: 352363 block_no: 8039529 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 57912 time: 2022-11-20 23:37:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88c387bdd4f058887cd1db8b158b21c16255b2319fb08c3beeb2ad21a8701d68Block Operator
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