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 8079816 Details
Epoch: 378Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 78248849
epoch_slot_no: 316049
block_no: 8079639
slot_leader_id: 4555561
size: 35365
time: 2022-11-30 13:32:20
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x34f25499340b4e7d2e3044bba2bcde5256eadfc30e64596082123a4649f7a4ac
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13