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 8206172 Details
Epoch: 384Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 80840766
epoch_slot_no: 315966
block_no: 8205995
slot_leader_id: 5279197
size: 26623
time: 2022-12-30 13:30:57
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x84b595ce3484da4d9643e6ab97e7d134a216e147d632125832e11915e8c6f8f0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8