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 8131042 Details
Epoch: 381Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 79296982
epoch_slot_no: 68182
block_no: 8130865
slot_leader_id: 5688247
size: 51960
time: 2022-12-12 16:41:13
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc41a72440c03855c75fd7e492e6ec71c834602f823a1cf3e44f342864152c2e0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9