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 8056853 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 77775150 epoch_slot_no: 274350 block_no: 8056676 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 21906 time: 2022-11-25 01:57:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92a1754985967272bab378f8aa32785b49fb8059889d15bd88964843ad81955bBlock Operator
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