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 8275824 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 82269444 epoch_slot_no: 16644 block_no: 8275647 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 56405 time: 2023-01-16 02:22:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bbab5d591ac79c11087db43456798f0ab5b89188f2b0e594eb09c1d40a6cb88Block Operator
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