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 8067026 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 77985318 epoch_slot_no: 52518 block_no: 8066849 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 12073 time: 2022-11-27 12:20:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf31bd9543641a533e42ac72647317155e798b886daa55193e27bd85d830d1055Block Operator
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