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 8068662 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 78019039 epoch_slot_no: 86239 block_no: 8068485 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 33301 time: 2022-11-27 21:42:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb8de203068f8a8bd58319e3c575365f6183c31cf82f6132548743299c27a585Block Operator
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