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 8080131 Details
Epoch: 378Number of transactions in block: 34
slot_no: 78255345
epoch_slot_no: 322545
block_no: 8079954
slot_leader_id: 5087110
size: 43600
time: 2022-11-30 15:20:36
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd556225f0f94c4bffa7e089d4fb5f1c18bb2e59c1526509ff02255666cbf5b8b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13