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 8008132 Details
Epoch: 375Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 76758760
epoch_slot_no: 121960
block_no: 8007955
slot_leader_id: 5040184
size: 52227
time: 2022-11-13 07:37:31
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcb3ae2aa0b7150aeff074905cdf9641e9114f3c9710d777aa68dba86e8367eda
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15