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 8912764 Details
Epoch: 418Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 95378524
epoch_slot_no: 165724
block_no: 8912587
slot_leader_id: 4581690
size: 49878
time: 2023-06-16 19:46:55
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2aa601442912852a5e315c387246bac2bd7fa21cb22f28d6b035432883ded86c
Block Operator
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