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 8278047 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 82314790 epoch_slot_no: 61990 block_no: 8277870 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 88733 time: 2023-01-16 14:58:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f3aaf043779d7fa117dea522665680552550c02a58e3c5428df52f1a5d6e71fBlock Operator
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