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 8067605 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 77998170 epoch_slot_no: 65370 block_no: 8067428 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 53512 time: 2022-11-27 15:54:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb930c4156a57ce93b28146b0b9a8318432fdbe241809c634cd5f36fa0be2cbdBlock Operator
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