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 8303690 Details
Epoch: 389Number of transactions in block: 31
slot_no: 82844095
epoch_slot_no: 159295
block_no: 8303513
slot_leader_id: 5002858
size: 70299
time: 2023-01-22 17:59:46
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x99322bfbe6f66c686bb918c6a182808305bc530a6177c7a951a5e073b93f6798
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9