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 8276275 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 82279736 epoch_slot_no: 26936 block_no: 8276098 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 35012 time: 2023-01-16 05:13:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10a00411b54059d3ae830f4f69caaaa6a55ce81c6c6627092b30e03a929b1b6bBlock Operator
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