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 8278567 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 82325729 epoch_slot_no: 72929 block_no: 8278390 slot_leader_id: 4682991 size: 62858 time: 2023-01-16 18:00:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff2ba511b1ece0d7f3d1f003644193636e7613ae5d6c1d367514f252f39ea6e9Block Operator
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