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 8422525 Details
Epoch: 395Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 85310665
epoch_slot_no: 33865
block_no: 8422348
slot_leader_id: 4561812
size: 11201
time: 2023-02-20 07:09:16
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa19f4ca0b88a3aca90e3e9b18eb84d3e55ae06bd9e72fd5ced548fc811708b75
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14