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 8280610 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 82368345 epoch_slot_no: 115545 block_no: 8280433 slot_leader_id: 5531210 size: 26643 time: 2023-01-17 05:50:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35cb8b31f5f0120fbaac9b521c7f886fbb718eaa29b2a5d4007beae6fcb548b1Block Operator
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