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 8058308 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 77804292 epoch_slot_no: 303492 block_no: 8058131 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 42820 time: 2022-11-25 10:03:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf6ecf6f4e76e40c3d1d0b123eeade01ba16603c8683374ff787ff0b21860e61Block Operator
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