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 8059386 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 77827515 epoch_slot_no: 326715 block_no: 8059209 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 8209 time: 2022-11-25 16:30:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ef4209fc66524474121e792094ebf4d27c76e95841c516a98a98a66d554cc6aBlock Operator
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