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 8382709 Details
Epoch: 393Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 84479060
epoch_slot_no: 66260
block_no: 8382532
slot_leader_id: 5654655
size: 22641
time: 2023-02-10 16:09:11
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdbe71f4728ab1295044bec8d8e80bb4201b313b3073417b340eab565290aea73
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8