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 8070047 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 78047501 epoch_slot_no: 114701 block_no: 8069870 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 13307 time: 2022-11-28 05:36:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x246620256efbe541adb72b63174498ca2626d53f4cd0142c648c2be90ff3ac00Block Operator
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