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 8422993 Details
Epoch: 395Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 85320850
epoch_slot_no: 44050
block_no: 8422816
slot_leader_id: 4555892
size: 27909
time: 2023-02-20 09:59:01
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x53fb01280438a53e4399377681f952ff38450fd7e55704d865bf0b79427f6261
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15