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 8814995 Details
Epoch: 413Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 93368472
epoch_slot_no: 315672
block_no: 8814818
slot_leader_id: 8404251
size: 57537
time: 2023-05-24 13:26:03
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd7cfa7870805908b739ec9d6065c43a67f54640376402803425889ae1133fe65
Block Operator
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