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 8389601 Details
Epoch: 393Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 84621525
epoch_slot_no: 208725
block_no: 8389424
slot_leader_id: 4984234
size: 21095
time: 2023-02-12 07:43:36
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3d78d91bc5144454e5c9f17ff7ebbcf925dde0e8f3d03713a22da16566c5b342
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15