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 8004990 Details
Epoch: 375Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 76693501
epoch_slot_no: 56701
block_no: 8004813
slot_leader_id: 5495683
size: 56602
time: 2022-11-12 13:29:52
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x905f7249a9e6dc38a7af4271fad378e986458cad3ae0fb3fe51ec66fbc5fa13b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7