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 8025167 Details
Epoch: 376Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 77114771
epoch_slot_no: 45971
block_no: 8024990
slot_leader_id: 7313560
size: 9900
time: 2022-11-17 10:31:02
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2e0c8e197e8af71f1ae85b7852b5cf20177a999353892e99452f87d9e92041d0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5