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 8066290 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 77969759 epoch_slot_no: 36959 block_no: 8066113 slot_leader_id: 5280017 size: 66666 time: 2022-11-27 08:00:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a1c9e4a5cb3d8e0042b46855fd1d7f5c24baee8d1d455505833cd391fece2eaBlock Operator
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