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 8056645 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 77770868 epoch_slot_no: 270068 block_no: 8056468 slot_leader_id: 7131382 size: 28766 time: 2022-11-25 00:45:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ce00034aae5c402bf71b0a23dbe0eb85e8cd17c9199434b94573f786a5a9be9Block Operator
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