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 8275179 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 82256728 epoch_slot_no: 3928 block_no: 8275002 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 32381 time: 2023-01-15 22:50:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2355df317d28a9a512f71df042b3c2ff1d0249c7a5b3987dfc6e267c1919d1ebBlock Operator
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