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 8023219 Details
Epoch: 376Number of transactions in block: 41
slot_no: 77073402
epoch_slot_no: 4602
block_no: 8023042
slot_leader_id: 4555592
size: 88461
time: 2022-11-16 23:01:33
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x513d777fc090e35fb7a17f3e8265bd52f2f140459ee79decde10f9a3ca4527fc
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15