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 8278999 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 82334948 epoch_slot_no: 82148 block_no: 8278822 slot_leader_id: 5875070 size: 35211 time: 2023-01-16 20:33:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb0a56386bfffe7b2e88db995b84ac43465e028f4e17e992029e8cfbda8a1193Block Operator
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