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 8021965 Details
Epoch: 375Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 77047331
epoch_slot_no: 410531
block_no: 8021788
slot_leader_id: 5152538
size: 51967
time: 2022-11-16 15:47:02
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5bc98c0571754216a71466eb407fa998edaa9bdbcff5e7ad17bbfa181d8b71de
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12