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 8031695 Details
Epoch: 376Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 77252333
epoch_slot_no: 183533
block_no: 8031518
slot_leader_id: 4982656
size: 39160
time: 2022-11-19 00:43:44
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc405582461250949d069b399d1525ac599cd0a3a3d18c2e35ccd8fc3c6072899
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8