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 8465644 Details
Epoch: 397Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 86192519
epoch_slot_no: 51719
block_no: 8465467
slot_leader_id: 4572916
size: 6905
time: 2023-03-02 12:06:50
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0f05361a183714bc7acf3d9f4ffabe29764e3bbfae3f2c1b447f0018c49df2b9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 20