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 8430456 Details
Epoch: 395Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 85478000
epoch_slot_no: 201200
block_no: 8430279
slot_leader_id: 4577190
size: 37809
time: 2023-02-22 05:38:11
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xfc4f3ca15c2ed46b08cec349960d5860872da3a97c8d660e83db42c426a13217
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13