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 8076906 Details
Epoch: 378Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 78189700
epoch_slot_no: 256900
block_no: 8076729
slot_leader_id: 5201270
size: 22599
time: 2022-11-29 21:06:31
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5b559f3552fa659f396549cec08a226e2c3f859a3b0825871949051b55201681
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9