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 8293541 Details
Epoch: 388Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 82629313
epoch_slot_no: 376513
block_no: 8293364
slot_leader_id: 4583203
size: 39892
time: 2023-01-20 06:20:04
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x85b1bbbfa71c437b8deb776343d38a28d6759cd557e3914578a86675c32bd0d3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13