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 8617413 Details
Epoch: 404Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 89313269
epoch_slot_no: 148469
block_no: 8617236
slot_leader_id: 7089051
size: 56755
time: 2023-04-07 14:59:20
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7760174e933c92fa0df1d7946f00d4fddaf0cdc99560f0975743b66245fb93fc
Block Operator
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