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 8262097 Details
Epoch: 387Number of transactions in block: 40
slot_no: 81988274
epoch_slot_no: 167474
block_no: 8261920
slot_leader_id: 6979772
size: 86713
time: 2023-01-12 20:16:05
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x021b2ded1b27360131b5962c9d142856ebfebd96b93614e87d76a886dbeab272
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16