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 8083864 Details
Epoch: 378Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 78330952
epoch_slot_no: 398152
block_no: 8083687
slot_leader_id: 5023718
size: 17169
time: 2022-12-01 12:20:43
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xed5e9ddf66400f89f20e919216fd75f578b2dee7d08d4404ece4b43b767caf13
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15