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 8174288 Details
Epoch: 383Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 80183808
epoch_slot_no: 91008
block_no: 8174111
slot_leader_id: 5279212
size: 526
time: 2022-12-22 23:01:39
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xed0a9d8f70f655328b39adc18bedaccaaa9420200933130ed98675f559c309f4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8