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 8000499 Details
Epoch: 374Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 76599347
epoch_slot_no: 394547
block_no: 8000322
slot_leader_id: 7046819
size: 4022
time: 2022-11-11 11:20:38
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdcf70702f8fe1e50cae158aee1c9f71bbbe6372ae36c89f363d0998a6c4d850f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1659973370