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 8116188 Details
Epoch: 380Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 78993542
epoch_slot_no: 196742
block_no: 8116011
slot_leader_id: 4555619
size: 39059
time: 2022-12-09 04:23:53
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcfce1c0f2adb0e15dda07e74273d17a9d8d2dbb503afca44d16c10fa7197b85b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14