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 8277338 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 82300529 epoch_slot_no: 47729 block_no: 8277161 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 42544 time: 2023-01-16 11:00:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x306b3ef39535c5718b6ff8f35a9edb9a6b8083a46bdf2cf0ba6190d7dc21dec8Block Operator
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