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 8377966 Details
Epoch: 392Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 84379908
epoch_slot_no: 399108
block_no: 8377789
slot_leader_id: 6742238
size: 82686
time: 2023-02-09 12:36:39
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x76765c60d71fd1005f5e0157b877dd5d0ff45a549400060ab3ecd0fde911f09d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4