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 8421302 Details
Epoch: 395Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 85284887
epoch_slot_no: 8087
block_no: 8421125
slot_leader_id: 4943882
size: 37488
time: 2023-02-19 23:59:38
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x459bf104d24af8b400419e124dfca6e24a1e88f216697c4174c5be99e1d81460
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 26