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 8413836 Details
Epoch: 394Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 85130502
epoch_slot_no: 285702
block_no: 8413659
slot_leader_id: 4571982
size: 57471
time: 2023-02-18 05:06:33
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x746c2aaf6159f1f148ebf020cc7f547c2c414e4346753a4ccd0ab5950bbfbeed
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 25