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 8350250 Details
Epoch: 391Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 83804211
epoch_slot_no: 255411
block_no: 8350073
slot_leader_id: 4900604
size: 12174
time: 2023-02-02 20:41:42
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0c9dcc782cff56dd2354bf89c0df3acc73f11701d31b3ae93277400037b6b5d7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 19