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 8049881 Details
Epoch: 377Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 77630701
epoch_slot_no: 129901
block_no: 8049704
slot_leader_id: 4557143
size: 37700
time: 2022-11-23 09:49:52
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5cfdb835dccfee682b4d33317ad508034161ef00fbe6211e0bff07a3932cf59c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 23