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 8092145 Details
Epoch: 379Number of transactions in block: 50
slot_no: 78501520
epoch_slot_no: 136720
block_no: 8091968
slot_leader_id: 4679252
size: 63455
time: 2022-12-03 11:43:31
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x080b3d976c19fe08ecf4f8f89c8e987025540cddeadc824bc1581de42791e384
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12