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 8059778 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 77835763 epoch_slot_no: 334963 block_no: 8059601 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 18986 time: 2022-11-25 18:47:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x438b31030a4ae8e521f096b2cf54b8ae14085696888be984506846ec3d0c2e3bBlock Operator
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