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 8059368 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 77827110 epoch_slot_no: 326310 block_no: 8059191 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 6850 time: 2022-11-25 16:23:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b3a1d52968185c1721339aa7869145df8ca1459910b3776e41f1be184713b01Block Operator
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