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 8494228 Details
Epoch: 398Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 86780450
epoch_slot_no: 207650
block_no: 8494051
slot_leader_id: 5086944
size: 5414
time: 2023-03-09 07:25:41
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x82158074bece2b5ae26ee14a49bd03f5ec7ffd02156516af6c1150e14e74c14a
Block Operator
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