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 8068936 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 78024755 epoch_slot_no: 91955 block_no: 8068759 slot_leader_id: 8068936 size: 88060 time: 2022-11-27 23:17:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x276601fcb13d8f4c9b62bede377eef766851e1e08f0717e07984c0b9dbe34c1fBlock Operator
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