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 8056179 Details
Epoch: 377Number of transactions in block: 34
slot_no: 77761134
epoch_slot_no: 260334
block_no: 8056002
slot_leader_id: 5688135
size: 77142
time: 2022-11-24 22:03:45
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcfd95ed2bc420414e6391662795744a7c0ee8cdfa8dd2650500ddf9ad3fdb787
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9