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 8062211 Details
Epoch: 377Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 77887422
epoch_slot_no: 386622
block_no: 8062034
slot_leader_id: 4614290
size: 12572
time: 2022-11-26 09:08:33
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x176d614cbe335a0a843a3ba15de7691e41317131011e70d2e4e5b5e7a90643eb
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12