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 8371035 Details
Epoch: 392Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 84234959
epoch_slot_no: 254159
block_no: 8370858
slot_leader_id: 5576681
size: 52605
time: 2023-02-07 20:20:50
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x729d27af7f1816bc81bcd93bcb1a0fb603373b40051ce4eff6a36c18e3b09b9f
Block Operator
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