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 8378467 Details
Epoch: 392Number of transactions in block: 53
slot_no: 84390037
epoch_slot_no: 409237
block_no: 8378290
slot_leader_id: 7046511
size: 87465
time: 2023-02-09 15:25:28
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf77c5defe3e042b6581b07e0df47928dfbd57918d5eaf895e557375ff2434d18
Block Operator
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