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 8059289 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 77825298 epoch_slot_no: 324498 block_no: 8059112 slot_leader_id: 5529321 size: 58845 time: 2022-11-25 15:53:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe99ab90a080eb576b6b23e30ea14e3095dbdbe5baca212e3d7a84430a912db58Block Operator
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