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 8155402 Details
Epoch: 382Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 79798027
epoch_slot_no: 137227
block_no: 8155225
slot_leader_id: 7046819
size: 7392
time: 2022-12-18 11:51:58
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6c96093fe84f14e8995b2184115308e8c18a8c26ede74eb882478218e95c0611
Block Operator
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