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 8337339 Details
Epoch: 390Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 83536626
epoch_slot_no: 419826
block_no: 8337162
slot_leader_id: 4633520
size: 49996
time: 2023-01-30 18:21:57
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb14407f9f264c2cf804e419c4d9b184a9ac28fc133bedc0942e718627022c73d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14