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 8068379 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 78013246 epoch_slot_no: 80446 block_no: 8068202 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 78325 time: 2022-11-27 20:05:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4c9ae3113174d1d88608f20fd338b71f18f07bb500c28e44a22e15a0f54d27bBlock Operator
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