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 8278872 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 82332264 epoch_slot_no: 79464 block_no: 8278695 slot_leader_id: 4703309 size: 73102 time: 2023-01-16 19:49:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a35f1b8ac5fda7eea2b7007f795722dfcf1ec0015880065ff7ee1a23b78ed77Block Operator
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