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 8149598 Details
Epoch: 382Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 79678905
epoch_slot_no: 18105
block_no: 8149421
slot_leader_id: 5087208
size: 38627
time: 2022-12-17 02:46:36
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xff29b32a77a4d7de757ac8e8be08ff92de0b3cd5b66b95e1c0b7055175eb2924
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9