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 8278061 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 82315159 epoch_slot_no: 62359 block_no: 8277884 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 87583 time: 2023-01-16 15:04:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20fc09469708107aa8c7cdb416a9c866520d16309ec598804543dcda1a946d69Block Operator
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