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 8276835 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 82290973 epoch_slot_no: 38173 block_no: 8276658 slot_leader_id: 4686191 size: 80665 time: 2023-01-16 08:21:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14cf40d893334bf19964096a2d8b3ca8148897547be89ba207b3bd11291873faBlock Operator
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