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 8280625 Details
Epoch: 388Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 82368646
epoch_slot_no: 115846
block_no: 8280448
slot_leader_id: 7046460
size: 55158
time: 2023-01-17 05:55:37
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdfe9e50ca5d74b7fcf71114fe19f2e1a4a40f6603b76a627cf5746ffd733e4d5
Block Operator
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