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 8126822 Details
Epoch: 380Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 79209267
epoch_slot_no: 412467
block_no: 8126645
slot_leader_id: 5555137
size: 11347
time: 2022-12-11 16:19:18
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd12d29fb600a76581c503ab612e73228a7af4c9abaa920720bd328872850fcf6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7