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 8398844 Details
Epoch: 393Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 84814042
epoch_slot_no: 401242
block_no: 8398667
slot_leader_id: 5449547
size: 18765
time: 2023-02-14 13:12:13
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x11add0e01a370df12c6905a7ba46d945c977824ec7f5f7405146c5a5ba5e9bc1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9