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 8133507 Details
Epoch: 381Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 79349113
epoch_slot_no: 120313
block_no: 8133330
slot_leader_id: 4557910
size: 21747
time: 2022-12-13 07:10:04
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x00f2d2e5b50b2ac18f5ec776aac360930c3bcee59e424098fff2cc4f79bf28ea
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12