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 8267090 Details
Epoch: 387Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 82091459
epoch_slot_no: 270659
block_no: 8266913
slot_leader_id: 4963072
size: 2488
time: 2023-01-14 00:55:50
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xae747e64c8b623ea59340f96b22477620b8d3b37848e01e71dcee3b1182127b2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10