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 8277973 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 82313096 epoch_slot_no: 60296 block_no: 8277796 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 73434 time: 2023-01-16 14:29:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21e240e232037a2aabe5df79e529467f745cf61f276926a3cc4e52812c1e3f6eBlock Operator
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