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 8407985 Details
Epoch: 394Number of transactions in block: 37
slot_no: 85010068
epoch_slot_no: 165268
block_no: 8407808
slot_leader_id: 6574510
size: 83165
time: 2023-02-16 19:39:19
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4f878405aad64e963dc4431bd8e31bc2f195be0c25c99fd9ef3f523c618187a4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5