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 8067012 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 77985054 epoch_slot_no: 52254 block_no: 8066835 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 41799 time: 2022-11-27 12:15:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x604a909cd0618180aa4a0c2f82086ffe83db4d8e0f2618e21e7f21d3b6634340Block Operator
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