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 8326978 Details
Epoch: 390Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 83322417
epoch_slot_no: 205617
block_no: 8326801
slot_leader_id: 7376579
size: 13949
time: 2023-01-28 06:51:48
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8929357daca7df4bd02ad6d9efa9177e8ef8ee88750dd98830693e93dc0e6911
Block Operator
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