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 8056413 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 77766018 epoch_slot_no: 265218 block_no: 8056236 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 49079 time: 2022-11-24 23:25:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5726f904cf0f8b0b994b4862c2191a28b8c4976e73ace285fdcdb471a1a7311Block Operator
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