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 8068487 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 78015287 epoch_slot_no: 82487 block_no: 8068310 slot_leader_id: 7541675 size: 38748 time: 2022-11-27 20:39:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a29411d189774122dff421338b3a51a3b1c179da2db50efaa7a52880ef74de3Block Operator
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