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 8066998 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 77984719 epoch_slot_no: 51919 block_no: 8066821 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 15280 time: 2022-11-27 12:10:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16ce0394bdda0bd3cc1150868c5f66e4747423e4d1e0b589e3bd53851a7c79aaBlock Operator
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