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 8019604 Details
Epoch: 375Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 76999216
epoch_slot_no: 362416
block_no: 8019427
slot_leader_id: 4604290
size: 40255
time: 2022-11-16 02:25:07
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc3e42f3be29199e7534c7f59d7b12e1099ed30db0a96c61c05fe3576bd74dc38
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16