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 8242899 Details
Epoch: 386Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 81593844
epoch_slot_no: 205044
block_no: 8242722
slot_leader_id: 4555933
size: 49112
time: 2023-01-08 06:42:15
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8006606dafdcd57e6e96917537d1888cd0441c9848723d202337a6b5657d42e3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16