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 8383660 Details
Epoch: 393Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 84498520
epoch_slot_no: 85720
block_no: 8383483
slot_leader_id: 6003721
size: 26818
time: 2023-02-10 21:33:31
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd11e25bed3305456a92eabb7554d5aa3cc50a68aebd1f9c428ad03356fffc454
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8