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 8121973 Details
Epoch: 380Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 79111122
epoch_slot_no: 314322
block_no: 8121796
slot_leader_id: 5278927
size: 18395
time: 2022-12-10 13:03:33
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1a5e1af2ac57b8ee2de7914824f6abf39c268541935833e7fd337a7ab45857a0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9