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 8411011 Details
Epoch: 394Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 85073009
epoch_slot_no: 228209
block_no: 8410834
slot_leader_id: 6448040
size: 33983
time: 2023-02-17 13:08:20
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x76dd0c812891c2123c1db3b383c393b9b4ed2509eb5435a17652a6af6830bc1f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8