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 8730464 Details
Epoch: 409Number of transactions in block: 37
slot_no: 91641458
epoch_slot_no: 316658
block_no: 8730287
slot_leader_id: 4571982
size: 88365
time: 2023-05-04 13:42:29
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x576c0b52c4c40fae4f226d18b22e097bb5a20936cf3cefc240189588c9e078c4
Block Operator
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