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 8066324 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 77970619 epoch_slot_no: 37819 block_no: 8066147 slot_leader_id: 4728179 size: 12873 time: 2022-11-27 08:15:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01bf71f2b96f5d49b83db09efa1d6470f9fa9e46fac0a2f04ba4b3b938222cacBlock Operator
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