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 8277680 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 82307093 epoch_slot_no: 54293 block_no: 8277503 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 52387 time: 2023-01-16 12:49:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bca13a5697a0642ac70df55b073940f208b7be4f6588a74c0b04234072b7c2bBlock Operator
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