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 8174780 Details
Epoch: 383Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 80194536
epoch_slot_no: 101736
block_no: 8174603
slot_leader_id: 7257008
size: 31400
time: 2022-12-23 02:00:27
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa02f57861c1381fcea9ec35251fb7cde12dd86ebd65a8778b08c848a2b8306cd
Block Operator
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