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 8071325 Details
Epoch: 378Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 78073439
epoch_slot_no: 140639
block_no: 8071148
slot_leader_id: 5280017
size: 19513
time: 2022-11-28 12:48:50
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5bdb6c0c73458eac027ad58df666df89600cba1614e70232fbfc7bc09752a90c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8