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 8046620 Details
Epoch: 377Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 77563653
epoch_slot_no: 62853
block_no: 8046443
slot_leader_id: 4577075
size: 62875
time: 2022-11-22 15:12:24
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1548a117a5e23c4abb076699344c0f6d58c36c054ea76fb3458ea5651069e208
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 23