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 8178970 Details
Epoch: 383Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 80279511
epoch_slot_no: 186711
block_no: 8178793
slot_leader_id: 5066106
size: 26675
time: 2022-12-24 01:36:42
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xddb88a7239ef9f01f884e7dfdc9aedcfc6d0f08f644d3fc7d5fda69224d2ce04
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 21