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 8276938 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 82292776 epoch_slot_no: 39976 block_no: 8276761 slot_leader_id: 7905751 size: 10648 time: 2023-01-16 08:51:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd224afe20bf773dcd3eaa1f613ecf0d97d5f57dcad3a077a7eb602037e808a0Block Operator
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