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 8378022 Details
Epoch: 392Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 84380832
epoch_slot_no: 400032
block_no: 8377845
slot_leader_id: 7046639
size: 9250
time: 2023-02-09 12:52:03
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe926068d404629e6b0751190c65324f36e35ed1319402275679728c0f65165a0
Block Operator
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