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 8164542 Details
Epoch: 382Number of transactions in block: 33
slot_no: 79983875
epoch_slot_no: 323075
block_no: 8164365
slot_leader_id: 4555429
size: 87554
time: 2022-12-20 15:29:26
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0fdd1b19c139c8b3a7b8cc3ed6bd972938a43338fa4bd47e8fa34b5501876799
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10