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 8243942 Details
Epoch: 386Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 81614320
epoch_slot_no: 225520
block_no: 8243765
slot_leader_id: 5740930
size: 45676
time: 2023-01-08 12:23:31
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x79eb72b5745c78e4faf200400d44c9ac8597fac2bac1fe8036458e3b882cd524
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9