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 8445171 Details
Epoch: 396Number of transactions in block: 46
slot_no: 85777003
epoch_slot_no: 68203
block_no: 8444994
slot_leader_id: 4982193
size: 83736
time: 2023-02-25 16:41:34
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x01f974dcc1f1b4373bf7f28697666fe42fcfead8514391949b4c45b62345bd7e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13