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 8310419 Details
Epoch: 389Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 82981551
epoch_slot_no: 296751
block_no: 8310242
slot_leader_id: 4649919
size: 23286
time: 2023-01-24 08:10:42
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6d285d3aaae53f87738d3e1da4dfe838aff80835cb5b4ac19daee023c6f128e5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14