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 8441070 Details
Epoch: 395Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 85690771
epoch_slot_no: 413971
block_no: 8440893
slot_leader_id: 5023879
size: 11286
time: 2023-02-24 16:44:22
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa8a7320a40732c4fe54969426d380d2e9b4e0e575e7144bccef390c5bd5005c3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9