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 8468955 Details
Epoch: 397Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 86260030
epoch_slot_no: 119230
block_no: 8468778
slot_leader_id: 7046639
size: 948
time: 2023-03-03 06:52:01
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd869092badcd9739f9970c45ce7bd6f7bf982a9deefeab1a926f34ad48b9f2b3
Block Operator
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