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 8441554 Details
Epoch: 395Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 85700747
epoch_slot_no: 423947
block_no: 8441377
slot_leader_id: 5047313
size: 32512
time: 2023-02-24 19:30:38
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3032ff1f4e36d9fe6b5802769a03ea3e6ae45b5bec40b85c803d404545b63c39
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10