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 8060272 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 77845552 epoch_slot_no: 344752 block_no: 8060095 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 83410 time: 2022-11-25 21:30:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0f6d9332aab82f2b881c4740e64fc1683e74513c2006541c1d38f32672f9d3fBlock Operator
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