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 8147755 Details
Epoch: 381Number of transactions in block: 45
slot_no: 79640235
epoch_slot_no: 411435
block_no: 8147578
slot_leader_id: 5359678
size: 88328
time: 2022-12-16 16:02:06
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa56f312679587a85d52e65ea4e22f1a83fb8a96b2ed2c7d2b8e416ee22419569
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7