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 8470544 Details
Epoch: 397Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 86292528
epoch_slot_no: 151728
block_no: 8470367
slot_leader_id: 4700074
size: 55886
time: 2023-03-03 15:53:39
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc80ddcbd26f18e14f347c1cc14275ab69bf3dedaa81c9ae4b2b8e4b6829d54d2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10