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 8276144 Details
Epoch: 388Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 82276507
epoch_slot_no: 23707
block_no: 8275967
slot_leader_id: 7313560
size: 16428
time: 2023-01-16 04:19:58
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x482de658b43f56caed7c58057d4c6780cc9b4efb341ace4b25efe50ced7a3f9e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6