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 8023228 Details
Epoch: 376Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 77073499
epoch_slot_no: 4699
block_no: 8023051
slot_leader_id: 5086889
size: 46676
time: 2022-11-16 23:03:10
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xea927beae4b8309a4ba07ed921db7a93c7eaff2b6a64d8f6cc264e8466ec32fc
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9