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 8039854 Details
Epoch: 376Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 77424280
epoch_slot_no: 355480
block_no: 8039677
slot_leader_id: 4597919
size: 21567
time: 2022-11-21 00:29:31
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x576239e1a2cca4ab0fb3ba07f5028402b5beda4c240bea7efddc1aa425006b7a
Block Operator
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