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 8034219 Details
Epoch: 376Number of transactions in block: 54
slot_no: 77306551
epoch_slot_no: 237751
block_no: 8034042
slot_leader_id: 6596314
size: 84736
time: 2022-11-19 15:47:22
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcc52af2e34fc2143cf91b034e52024854a97077f7059109751e6737672920874
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4