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 8448103 Details
Epoch: 396Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 85836897
epoch_slot_no: 128097
block_no: 8447926
slot_leader_id: 4711714
size: 5961
time: 2023-02-26 09:19:48
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x180601f8f45eed2b9e9f3c6b0b5c769193f5b17214b10fb1437eb12a45cc7fe4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14