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 8069053 Details
Epoch: 378Number of transactions in block: 46
slot_no: 78027175
epoch_slot_no: 94375
block_no: 8068876
slot_leader_id: 4555571
size: 88750
time: 2022-11-27 23:57:46
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x26a103ac6f9d4f92ede24c32c35f18e85f9cac5aa5cad5ed750e6e62ead32dac
Block Operator
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