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 8014781 Details
Epoch: 375Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 76898855
epoch_slot_no: 262055
block_no: 8014604
slot_leader_id: 5622368
size: 36533
time: 2022-11-14 22:32:26
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd0a8fa75af78704aa7e92b73a6022abae6d077139ef5788a43f03f7759a7343d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7