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 8402153 Details
Epoch: 394Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 84882590
epoch_slot_no: 37790
block_no: 8401976
slot_leader_id: 7729284
size: 3556
time: 2023-02-15 08:14:41
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6f0f38105dec581d4b0e14573c9946f6b5dbba6f5fa2e73329f07ba44fbbb25e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13