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 8441942 Details
Epoch: 395Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 85708366
epoch_slot_no: 431566
block_no: 8441765
slot_leader_id: 5051184
size: 70130
time: 2023-02-24 21:37:37
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3d567a8aed478bf4445265592ceccb4828fc36f6b6672a63217bc8fabbc18814
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11