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 8337282 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 83535336 epoch_slot_no: 418536 block_no: 8337105 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 43615 time: 2023-01-30 18:00:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdd2b5235bea7bf4ea23bd656ed90f70d7d23af773bd0f51f6055a26cf461b6fBlock Operator
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