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 8231862 Details
Epoch: 385Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 81365252
epoch_slot_no: 408452
block_no: 8231685
slot_leader_id: 7046714
size: 18699
time: 2023-01-05 15:12:23
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x62b5fb332bc4bde192740052b60ca5f4f7c2e1b1e6327eddeb2dace11d77710e
Block Operator
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