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 8675552 Details
Epoch: 407Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 90515180
epoch_slot_no: 54380
block_no: 8675375
slot_leader_id: 8591481
size: 40064
time: 2023-04-21 12:51:11
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x715745a07a1bc50515b805e641de297e9e20766ac2f7d2af78d3d911cc3f2830
Block Operator
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