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 8059853 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 77837165 epoch_slot_no: 336365 block_no: 8059676 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 88601 time: 2022-11-25 19:10:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21d2c4a3470e3cf777c1d22be14b8a62fa33f128b2746d0f52a9a071be89e81eBlock Operator
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