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 8395236 Details
Epoch: 393Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 84739677
epoch_slot_no: 326877
block_no: 8395059
slot_leader_id: 4566298
size: 64005
time: 2023-02-13 16:32:48
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xaa6716b1107da3f2dc1b07e958a4bbd5afd91077a2871d8814fd2cb15b2e7982
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13