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 8255735 Details
Epoch: 387Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 81858040
epoch_slot_no: 37240
block_no: 8255558
slot_leader_id: 4555429
size: 10409
time: 2023-01-11 08:05:31
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0d354b2961ff32e9a2290a08f283eb0897c77a13139b958a7f230b1d310722f6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10