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 8278952 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 82333937 epoch_slot_no: 81137 block_no: 8278775 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 29767 time: 2023-01-16 20:17:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa59d9596e2143a176920e9fbb3342108e6632ddd7e13e3634b02691d823a813dBlock Operator
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