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 8278026 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 82314152 epoch_slot_no: 61352 block_no: 8277849 slot_leader_id: 5691591 size: 11835 time: 2023-01-16 14:47:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5a04e04ff8881380f63514f8f876ea621eadd2230d850895402a3a446a5c469Block Operator
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