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 8039995 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 77427327 epoch_slot_no: 358527 block_no: 8039818 slot_leader_id: 7131382 size: 87734 time: 2022-11-21 01:20:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0eb9d1f2bddde8f0e8ecaffb3f984514a215c897414934a05e1bc70742ea51acBlock Operator
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