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 8198753 Details
Epoch: 384Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 80689266
epoch_slot_no: 164466
block_no: 8198576
slot_leader_id: 6782021
size: 57722
time: 2022-12-28 19:25:57
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x29342e596df13093a01d2023465f2460d5914ee3b171f04ce964a83802894440
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6