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 8275315 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 82259229 epoch_slot_no: 6429 block_no: 8275138 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 88570 time: 2023-01-15 23:32:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c9436d0621a6cfc7378935113a2c40b24b9f93dd134a62232d5c10c03607831Block Operator
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