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 8277855 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 82310720 epoch_slot_no: 57920 block_no: 8277678 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 88444 time: 2023-01-16 13:50:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6c11038c684f145bf05a4b2b68a3f180dbdf84195329ff6d40404330807dde0Block Operator
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