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 8290067 Details
Epoch: 388Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 82559640
epoch_slot_no: 306840
block_no: 8289890
slot_leader_id: 5003808
size: 22901
time: 2023-01-19 10:58:51
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe38d1c673e7b144503ec57083a08a19e7a812866d866343630dbeacd8a8ee272
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12