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 8383283 Details
Epoch: 393Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 84490707
epoch_slot_no: 77907
block_no: 8383106
slot_leader_id: 7046799
size: 32840
time: 2023-02-10 19:23:18
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x068e1719113070f4e2ed281873f80714d3e3ff24adf3e6143112461d87a29ed0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1659973647