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 8068568 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 78017012 epoch_slot_no: 84212 block_no: 8068391 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 24407 time: 2022-11-27 21:08:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x523a034a7f7fbd317098ac147ba0758beb296f31523c214991382971d3109e64Block Operator
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