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 8441904 Details
Epoch: 395Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 85707558
epoch_slot_no: 430758
block_no: 8441727
slot_leader_id: 5045242
size: 24608
time: 2023-02-24 21:24:09
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9fae1e127268bae3469d11ac82c3a7ca5361ef03a288c7cc3b10d08cf14d08e0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12