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 8057597 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 77790033 epoch_slot_no: 289233 block_no: 8057420 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 33659 time: 2022-11-25 06:05:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a413a12e381f8fc922b5b00c6cc956cd4b5f5d369cf72272c23f47d6e0800b2Block Operator
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