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 8278632 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 82327105 epoch_slot_no: 74305 block_no: 8278455 slot_leader_id: 8192001 size: 46444 time: 2023-01-16 18:23:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7372b9468bfb34e06bcd658e5dbec107bb3f181f0464c531a15dd10fa6a1f46aBlock Operator
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