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 8140933 Details
Epoch: 381Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 79498653
epoch_slot_no: 269853
block_no: 8140756
slot_leader_id: 5279424
size: 17256
time: 2022-12-15 00:42:24
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xab18edd82108fd75d7df11391e57cd4601cefc0503ee74c825ad97fd6d754b4f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8