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 8066692 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 77978676 epoch_slot_no: 45876 block_no: 8066515 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 24687 time: 2022-11-27 10:29:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeefc56802e0cc80219a33d2a42b6548fc7ee63c2e4d5185f25ee32f9dee19ce9Block Operator
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