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 8068307 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 78011747 epoch_slot_no: 78947 block_no: 8068130 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 46857 time: 2022-11-27 19:40:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa16819fd7464122e7a1997cad1597fe47a9c6137b1165faf2d5a1c2cb31cd60Block Operator
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