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 8437509 Details
Epoch: 395Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 85619410
epoch_slot_no: 342610
block_no: 8437332
slot_leader_id: 5382161
size: 32223
time: 2023-02-23 20:55:01
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9f99c8d882a2ac2daba0d4dd4575d8b5f258380726351011d65adb57da30ddd7
Block Operator
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