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 8048654 Details
Epoch: 377Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 77605856
epoch_slot_no: 105056
block_no: 8048477
slot_leader_id: 4580300
size: 20139
time: 2022-11-23 02:55:47
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xedbc62e820ecc5edd669d9cc18c46339f219f33af7962b382f2458184a1b8730
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9