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 8354148 Details
Epoch: 391Number of transactions in block: 38
slot_no: 83881955
epoch_slot_no: 333155
block_no: 8353971
slot_leader_id: 5087069
size: 76976
time: 2023-02-03 18:17:26
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7043b6d09bde399734db9b4886091a5075b1081c5bf946da619bb977537a1f23
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10