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 8227776 Details
Epoch: 385Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 81282713
epoch_slot_no: 325913
block_no: 8227599
slot_leader_id: 5688270
size: 84004
time: 2023-01-04 16:16:44
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9fd5313e77ee81a379ca7235ef4900ea5cf087c6ca9cd30ced82a3010450b36b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10