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 8275791 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 82268947 epoch_slot_no: 16147 block_no: 8275614 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 67291 time: 2023-01-16 02:13:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3344421db4d132a93ffda2ff4e4f69307cb4673b40e3d92de1f6e70d4bea6a7Block Operator
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