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 8349967 Details
Epoch: 391Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 83798870
epoch_slot_no: 250070
block_no: 8349790
slot_leader_id: 4746643
size: 23711
time: 2023-02-02 19:12:41
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf084c8cdf2b5d5de51fb6535295e142f992df2c1f2c6760a6a3515f49c6ec173
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9