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 8371302 Details
Epoch: 392Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 84240764
epoch_slot_no: 259964
block_no: 8371125
slot_leader_id: 8157918
size: 16726
time: 2023-02-07 21:57:35
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe0efdb611f7d959b10970bf6796f569ea898ffd1a77afdc1ead69e6bd373920b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1