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 8139214 Details
Epoch: 381Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 79464283
epoch_slot_no: 235483
block_no: 8139037
slot_leader_id: 4555484
size: 27526
time: 2022-12-14 15:09:34
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6cd76d0f01ccd28b6c4310c81804ae87c11c22e92644ed421ae2e7385c0fc4f4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16