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 8027403 Details
Epoch: 376Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 77160512
epoch_slot_no: 91712
block_no: 8027226
slot_leader_id: 4613979
size: 29362
time: 2022-11-17 23:13:23
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x65a9c5089d82eeaaecde20abfacc304d26183c5c41d8646e56150a71e32c8e5d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12