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 8369150 Details
Epoch: 392Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 84196950
epoch_slot_no: 216150
block_no: 8368973
slot_leader_id: 5495683
size: 3298
time: 2023-02-07 09:47:21
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4bfbe17406d98e50c671b000932ce8b14fcfcad3ac662a428ed25ba6f4b2690a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8