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 8445601 Details
Epoch: 396Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 85785790
epoch_slot_no: 76990
block_no: 8445424
slot_leader_id: 4555604
size: 39100
time: 2023-02-25 19:08:01
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6417ebc3fe2caa0e8816b7e71ba3d1839cc2b1a46205c61dfa2cf02f2a2636e8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 19