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 8279678 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 82348992 epoch_slot_no: 96192 block_no: 8279501 slot_leader_id: 6447667 size: 11564 time: 2023-01-17 00:28:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75dacbd31e7c855ba2249388dba205f5dc1d4d55e847a89a9fbec2627a9da02aBlock Operator
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