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 8058166 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 77801221 epoch_slot_no: 300421 block_no: 8057989 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 52130 time: 2022-11-25 09:11:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4d691effe7ad85ceeefb48c54650a8959925264fa3b7cddf6c8e6d923f1df00Block Operator
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