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 8436829 Details
Epoch: 395Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 85605865
epoch_slot_no: 329065
block_no: 8436652
slot_leader_id: 4555470
size: 48139
time: 2023-02-23 17:09:16
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2f5359971dacaaf2c64a13a6ac4ef693c38df4296c36ffb7bfc4805a23031589
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16