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 8489502 Details
Epoch: 398Number of transactions in block: 41
slot_no: 86683158
epoch_slot_no: 110358
block_no: 8489325
slot_leader_id: 4597776
size: 82039
time: 2023-03-08 04:24:09
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x71cec8cafb8b7ed987f90f8ba1d90ba4c19cba7643e72e28641a16e62035f0f2
Block Operator
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