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 8326690 Details
Epoch: 390Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 83316833
epoch_slot_no: 200033
block_no: 8326513
slot_leader_id: 4567800
size: 30134
time: 2023-01-28 05:18:44
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe473a2c9b43d9b6ddbdab1b3fa7f5625f47504c88192f2fe52f2e80fe331efb3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11