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 8570406 Details
Epoch: 402Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 88346242
epoch_slot_no: 45442
block_no: 8570229
slot_leader_id: 7046729
size: 14865
time: 2023-03-27 10:22:13
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcfff9e61efb51b6bde1b44beb6b7096e5dc3a35aa7a5c135afa0cbf0cbbe825c
Block Operator
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