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 8279033 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 82335648 epoch_slot_no: 82848 block_no: 8278856 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 83573 time: 2023-01-16 20:45:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x889283d5b0dc694eff551e31648f3a445910cadf90379be239122d3932323710Block Operator
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