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 8376102 Details
Epoch: 392Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 84342100
epoch_slot_no: 361300
block_no: 8375925
slot_leader_id: 7046819
size: 84961
time: 2023-02-09 02:06:31
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd6155f33c15350a9a9fbcc29003ed957badf50cf774b0d1b0e5decb233010371
Block Operator
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