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 8278348 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 82321097 epoch_slot_no: 68297 block_no: 8278171 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 34516 time: 2023-01-16 16:43:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x434f1c46537a6fe27323a3c197bfd6333af0dcdc9b20f885b8a708a631062ebcBlock Operator
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