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 8057614 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 77790449 epoch_slot_no: 289649 block_no: 8057437 slot_leader_id: 6803882 size: 60132 time: 2022-11-25 06:12:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaba5a6df4f9f6ac70c593676e157b8eb5e4f2847345b4ea0a1cf940bc70e03cBlock Operator
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