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 8063563 Details
Epoch: 377Number of transactions in block: 42
slot_no: 77913372
epoch_slot_no: 412572
block_no: 8063386
slot_leader_id: 5279822
size: 82400
time: 2022-11-26 16:21:03
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1331d6dae49bc1e9124e84c8cd7d39a982a350a5c5d97b90191de78b39e18480
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8