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 8205095 Details
Epoch: 384Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 80817945
epoch_slot_no: 293145
block_no: 8204918
slot_leader_id: 4556351
size: 9342
time: 2022-12-30 07:10:36
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcc8e91fe3508e0011ccb1c4c2877427997d27b0a1c7281e1f815a3d5094d41c5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 19