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 8137398 Details
Epoch: 381Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 79427525
epoch_slot_no: 198725
block_no: 8137221
slot_leader_id: 7376318
size: 31463
time: 2022-12-14 04:56:56
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xfe438a47069d5cf7c9c2bbbc0059762c74b5152090b68b59fa08e40459798ad2
Block Operator
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