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 8181112 Details
Epoch: 383Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 80324261
epoch_slot_no: 231461
block_no: 8180935
slot_leader_id: 5150339
size: 38678
time: 2022-12-24 14:02:32
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x368770f4fa057115dbc6a93ce951d4d99d9e1242c03cefa0dc714cca64eb51fc
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8