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 8452399 Details
Epoch: 396Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 85923790
epoch_slot_no: 214990
block_no: 8452222
slot_leader_id: 5152259
size: 18917
time: 2023-02-27 09:28:01
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xabf4edb96e22906cb1e25613dfa4cb9904a125c91db2d334aaa283575e822647
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15