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 8079657 Details
Epoch: 378Number of transactions in block: 40
slot_no: 78245061
epoch_slot_no: 312261
block_no: 8079480
slot_leader_id: 5722967
size: 58284
time: 2022-11-30 12:29:12
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x606eea883b148baccd70dbb1cc67af0555d8df5fb67d090df78ddca4f495ade9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9