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 8278654 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 82327520 epoch_slot_no: 74720 block_no: 8278477 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 60484 time: 2023-01-16 18:30:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1edfdb94c6b773aff1035496f9833b39cd54ede3a9f33b1ac9037e5b9c95dabBlock Operator
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