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 8126463 Details
Epoch: 380Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 79201626
epoch_slot_no: 404826
block_no: 8126286
slot_leader_id: 4560105
size: 5925
time: 2022-12-11 14:11:57
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x041e6e78b7263136a37cd6b4a9d776bc7d0b08dc9badb9a753228b2e82f211d9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14