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 8338991 Details
Epoch: 391Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 83571801
epoch_slot_no: 23001
block_no: 8338814
slot_leader_id: 7048039
size: 37568
time: 2023-01-31 04:08:12
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x984e4dad5579bd84484a7da8cfc2945c285af9333cd79ffe700963d0591949a1
Block Operator
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