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 8367642 Details
Epoch: 392Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 84164854
epoch_slot_no: 184054
block_no: 8367465
slot_leader_id: 4557401
size: 36478
time: 2023-02-07 00:52:25
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9f2bc9c96e36e4804dfb6285d00f566abeb32dafd9eb07b564fde27430ddc68b
Block Operator
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