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 8364366 Details
Epoch: 392Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 84096762
epoch_slot_no: 115962
block_no: 8364189
slot_leader_id: 4992149
size: 12504
time: 2023-02-06 05:57:33
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2f8ee5960f62a30e232ed24968d7b065966cfbf034dbbf1b691cb7f9eb90aa19
Block Operator
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