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 8057496 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 77787628 epoch_slot_no: 286828 block_no: 8057319 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 82973 time: 2022-11-25 05:25:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x691ea032e8519b050a2e0374c95e228bba7da9f0e96772f82c099668d79909e7Block Operator
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