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 8027530 Details
Epoch: 376Number of transactions in block: 40
slot_no: 77163895
epoch_slot_no: 95095
block_no: 8027353
slot_leader_id: 7376318
size: 86211
time: 2022-11-18 00:09:46
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xea3a6319ad8883dee24406032ccb2385fda90ff40e123fc053f03503d80102d4
Block Operator
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