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 8462237 Details
Epoch: 396Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 86123157
epoch_slot_no: 414357
block_no: 8462060
slot_leader_id: 5151470
size: 2240
time: 2023-03-01 16:50:48
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd20dc7a2b58f4e32860b21999cfb27faeaceea8d5716ee58200cfae261248dae
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10