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 8446428 Details
Epoch: 396Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 85802439
epoch_slot_no: 93639
block_no: 8446251
slot_leader_id: 4662751
size: 19806
time: 2023-02-25 23:45:30
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdeb63b37a3a5da37d5b3354387463ebee1ae398e03739348d627ff8d661d7665
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11