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 8275691 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 82266977 epoch_slot_no: 14177 block_no: 8275514 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 80813 time: 2023-01-16 01:41:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaea9cf3a62c36c56ab6bc39e8d6546f93df7aa7c5f92b41c3a5683bbadc68fd8Block Operator
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