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 8021548 Details
Epoch: 375Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 77038600
epoch_slot_no: 401800
block_no: 8021371
slot_leader_id: 6753941
size: 14895
time: 2022-11-16 13:21:31
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x44104bc69b915cb61f6bfab7dc370e240ac51e1d309c7a89e0464d26dd14eb55
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4