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 8069330 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 78032980 epoch_slot_no: 100180 block_no: 8069153 slot_leader_id: 5727436 size: 38616 time: 2022-11-28 01:34:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd756bf9fad28f2d7a1f65e8a3923a3785cc168e20ef71dc9ec8205c61214b8bBlock Operator
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