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 8167131 Details
Epoch: 382Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 80034714
epoch_slot_no: 373914
block_no: 8166954
slot_leader_id: 5555947
size: 35117
time: 2022-12-21 05:36:45
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x70604d53c74fba0bbc2b57311e407362191bc5522478692bedd290476ee3b992
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7