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 8323709 Details
Epoch: 390Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 83256067
epoch_slot_no: 139267
block_no: 8323532
slot_leader_id: 7399631
size: 2631
time: 2023-01-27 12:25:58
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe3026fd22411eba9cca267f1b78b1a01cc1ff02ab24cf3ef5b4b731b02432a7a
Block Operator
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