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 8232575 Details
Epoch: 385Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 81379604
epoch_slot_no: 422804
block_no: 8232398
slot_leader_id: 4567284
size: 39612
time: 2023-01-05 19:11:35
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x41b276c4af35949cabf4b036e67a7efc2b384a09e9665527d0c8aeb13389e4ee
Block Operator
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