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 8278604 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 82326429 epoch_slot_no: 73629 block_no: 8278427 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 88497 time: 2023-01-16 18:12:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81ff3a6d76ef632d9378d630eca2e6921b459d59915c01b2fd7335453140f7d0Block Operator
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