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 8250564 Details
Epoch: 386Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 81752518
epoch_slot_no: 363718
block_no: 8250387
slot_leader_id: 4559709
size: 7251
time: 2023-01-10 02:46:49
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8a9e0f475e1e9bb68ad287d4a3aedaa4db916e820c9ce48c83bfa9ea62669666
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11