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 8062788 Details
Epoch: 377Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 77898298
epoch_slot_no: 397498
block_no: 8062611
slot_leader_id: 4567594
size: 14814
time: 2022-11-26 12:09:49
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa7dbce6ad0f044de0fe906ce4ab196f1f332350400a09c4facd5462d4d2de9ea
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11