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 8348469 Details
Epoch: 391Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 83766996
epoch_slot_no: 218196
block_no: 8348292
slot_leader_id: 5332010
size: 1998
time: 2023-02-02 10:21:27
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9116c3fe0df83d8c5fb6d66085c5dc7b96932c7db221d12d45d0bc5a07a99d24
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11