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 8376313 Details
Epoch: 392Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 84346581
epoch_slot_no: 365781
block_no: 8376136
slot_leader_id: 4580757
size: 21286
time: 2023-02-09 03:21:12
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x45f8e9bc89acce7b4ce890f9abcb6298f4178b31831b095626a5a073c24562cb
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12