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 8100264 Details
Epoch: 379Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 78667496
epoch_slot_no: 302696
block_no: 8100087
slot_leader_id: 4569197
size: 21903
time: 2022-12-05 09:49:47
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x367349567e8e32946ae7fedd71e150b71b61d6f2248fd0deda9a9c35c4064749
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11