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 8301925 Details
Epoch: 389Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 82806470
epoch_slot_no: 121670
block_no: 8301748
slot_leader_id: 4555592
size: 75509
time: 2023-01-22 07:32:41
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x23ebcc95ad8e70e8b5f9248f4c4db36b41c2b53229e2cdc1f7d0d0fe5ebb1a8f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16