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 8194583 Details
Epoch: 384Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 80602720
epoch_slot_no: 77920
block_no: 8194406
slot_leader_id: 4565547
size: 16865
time: 2022-12-27 19:23:31
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf815b666ff1f4fc807279877beb97e746974d58057f0c9549fcc6a0602c5ec47
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12