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 8093972 Details
Epoch: 379Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 78537802
epoch_slot_no: 173002
block_no: 8093795
slot_leader_id: 4555865
size: 48089
time: 2022-12-03 21:48:13
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x590c0d79fa2a7a567329206242e4eefe4fdd700aa6b367deac20544d1fcbbc2f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12