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 8058120 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 77800337 epoch_slot_no: 299537 block_no: 8057943 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 43914 time: 2022-11-25 08:57:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6557807f84830ab40f068ee098b30d42755a724b5c406b9a6628394f85f6117Block Operator
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