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 8995412 Details
Epoch: 422Number of transactions in block: 42
slot_no: 97091800
epoch_slot_no: 151000
block_no: 8995235
slot_leader_id: 5457724
size: 84868
time: 2023-07-06 15:41:31
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x58ec1c85dd44807ecb4ba37906363f2fc295baeaa4f6215ac47013147586abdf
Block Operator
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