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 8475156 Details
Epoch: 397Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 86388504
epoch_slot_no: 247704
block_no: 8474979
slot_leader_id: 6670159
size: 48548
time: 2023-03-04 18:33:15
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x96e188570d859def414daf0f070ebb563e19cc005e7e2e50f42ecf2fb6945b4e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9