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 8278810 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 82330861 epoch_slot_no: 78061 block_no: 8278633 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 73410 time: 2023-01-16 19:25:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0144f9c6505abbb9891a33ed719565c5d37efbbb0796ca40cd27d9430f257c54Block Operator
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