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 8130867 Details
Epoch: 381Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 79292688
epoch_slot_no: 63888
block_no: 8130690
slot_leader_id: 6542599
size: 29096
time: 2022-12-12 15:29:39
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xfee4d7c78bded158fe4f5546968df0410395d942c99393abf6456bbd0bffd64f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7