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 8066481 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 77974201 epoch_slot_no: 41401 block_no: 8066304 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 19125 time: 2022-11-27 09:14:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d0f84ce7a6298d96fb0289f6faf543f52f45a27c50c1195c0008d3b6e6aa7ecBlock Operator
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