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 8068654 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 78018876 epoch_slot_no: 86076 block_no: 8068477 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 85592 time: 2022-11-27 21:39:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9754968aa125c6a46ce0674561931d39b68f64da042c7f6074345703b83d42aBlock Operator
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