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 8112894 Details
Epoch: 380Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 78927443
epoch_slot_no: 130643
block_no: 8112717
slot_leader_id: 5461687
size: 47278
time: 2022-12-08 10:02:14
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc6775a7708a15f27ce973d0517b4f2d0cc374abfcf0d806f051f5953d36acb6f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10