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 8066185 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 77967843 epoch_slot_no: 35043 block_no: 8066008 slot_leader_id: 7750739 size: 64258 time: 2022-11-27 07:28:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d6e41500d7d93b232d90d71914e56556394fdff72102a8b2413aab06b15db95Block Operator
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