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 8816462 Details
Epoch: 413Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 93398551
epoch_slot_no: 345751
block_no: 8816285
slot_leader_id: 7046496
size: 17162
time: 2023-05-24 21:47:22
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x55de98825186621b33a680d95101218fefa83bb6faf4c727b6e294633d5198ed
Block Operator
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