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 8278306 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 82320191 epoch_slot_no: 67391 block_no: 8278129 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 33071 time: 2023-01-16 16:28:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeadf1a90c79710c8b67f9a9dbb8cb8b1f4a845ba07032cacbe96b6e51379051eBlock Operator
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