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 8174826 Details
Epoch: 383Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 80195485
epoch_slot_no: 102685
block_no: 8174649
slot_leader_id: 5369270
size: 49133
time: 2022-12-23 02:16:16
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcfcb412d8c8145a838ba623b301506f87eb66da0db56ae68b28e929ff02ccc1a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7