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 8462970 Details
Epoch: 396Number of transactions in block: 36
slot_no: 86137920
epoch_slot_no: 429120
block_no: 8462793
slot_leader_id: 5596534
size: 85640
time: 2023-03-01 20:56:51
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa851cbebcdaf742857dc3578314e546046d63bd9aceb1d286b3fc2150042eff1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8