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 8872342 Details
Epoch: 416Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 94545348
epoch_slot_no: 196548
block_no: 8872165
slot_leader_id: 5004651
size: 86233
time: 2023-06-07 04:20:39
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5f2c1734dd8d76c44813e9657b29eb47c142d065709228107879d0ce8b6a50c5
Block Operator
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