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 8116816 Details
Epoch: 380Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 79006473
epoch_slot_no: 209673
block_no: 8116639
slot_leader_id: 7046472
size: 21173
time: 2022-12-09 07:59:24
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x024a13b2be9d0de212e25ccb3eb237c3aed5ec1f502761c10641fad6d7fd9861
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1659972752