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 8305173 Details
Epoch: 389Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 82875185
epoch_slot_no: 190385
block_no: 8304996
slot_leader_id: 5644002
size: 53504
time: 2023-01-23 02:37:56
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3d027cd9f1d981b86975c9b3b45d903609289d2ebf6ebeedb1def332f12cbda3
Block Operator
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