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 8068039 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 78006456 epoch_slot_no: 73656 block_no: 8067862 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 72557 time: 2022-11-27 18:12:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8be15876b953ce413f4cd8cbfe34fc954f970bd21f56574a811aced6b6758215Block Operator
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