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 8056558 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 77768887 epoch_slot_no: 268087 block_no: 8056381 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 39905 time: 2022-11-25 00:12:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6d43f576f49dec619b74ebbcb41293159b57a50c2f2fa942f1dd8d96325cc3fBlock Operator
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