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 8837995 Details
Epoch: 414Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 93835445
epoch_slot_no: 350645
block_no: 8837818
slot_leader_id: 7046618
size: 60643
time: 2023-05-29 23:08:56
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x553bc04a0007603439c0cc2d42d2cabf6e9adbb57fc4e7b6db2fa1e87fec9027
Block Operator
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