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 8408745 Details
Epoch: 394Number of transactions in block: 36
slot_no: 85025573
epoch_slot_no: 180773
block_no: 8408568
slot_leader_id: 5449400
size: 77411
time: 2023-02-16 23:57:44
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6d783d8715a05c5940f02c05908f9a3809d51b0bd3dcbb6fa0fedae1ee562e90
Block Operator
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