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 8279920 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 82354358 epoch_slot_no: 101558 block_no: 8279743 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 52045 time: 2023-01-17 01:57:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85635b1a60625bf805884123a4b6d54d6a7659db091730037f65e83ad1d05ab7Block Operator
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