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 8054679 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 77729853 epoch_slot_no: 229053 block_no: 8054502 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 45942 time: 2022-11-24 13:22:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6501cba22634c7683b340ac08ad1fb31e82b79dfa67ba69d7dcff4a9ff2edc87Block Operator
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