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 8037741 Details
Epoch: 376Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 77380609
epoch_slot_no: 311809
block_no: 8037564
slot_leader_id: 4981426
size: 14787
time: 2022-11-20 12:21:40
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x63aad0752a0d6bc309ca10cea17df1133d06de4cd57ae182a6e18022dd518001
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8