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 8441878 Details
Epoch: 395Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 85707118
epoch_slot_no: 430318
block_no: 8441701
slot_leader_id: 4555410
size: 17114
time: 2023-02-24 21:16:49
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x831f70e40f39066a883462dda343563bb3b8029e352cdd2d63903657867c0d17
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15