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 8238097 Details
Epoch: 386Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 81491782
epoch_slot_no: 102982
block_no: 8237920
slot_leader_id: 5449692
size: 21813
time: 2023-01-07 02:21:13
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x17594d1d4c810594e1c65e67815c96c655b4482343aafbcf2db100e935fbaf6f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8