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 8459205 Details
Epoch: 396Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 86061076
epoch_slot_no: 352276
block_no: 8459028
slot_leader_id: 5965784
size: 64859
time: 2023-02-28 23:36:07
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xab32c019f4c5012e63170d23746c2637f8001a41c39978b93783e4fc3f44ba7d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9