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 8273937 Details
Epoch: 387Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 82231908
epoch_slot_no: 411108
block_no: 8273760
slot_leader_id: 4555865
size: 43223
time: 2023-01-15 15:56:39
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x176beb4d2794b46e3bd791b9f140411b26ed1cd5f62259ebc22866df6df7b6a5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12