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 8018800 Details
Epoch: 375Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 76983185
epoch_slot_no: 346385
block_no: 8018623
slot_leader_id: 5003307
size: 52728
time: 2022-11-15 21:57:56
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x371ffd738ed2da28f4c434c0d3054242a5cf560f66f7f0d9bb7e659f1c09e2f2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9