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 8478668 Details
Epoch: 397Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 86459952
epoch_slot_no: 319152
block_no: 8478491
slot_leader_id: 4555585
size: 38559
time: 2023-03-05 14:24:03
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8b8ff29aa2f47fade82f50ca0c5a907459601b5232a3ea21a4433a7445d25a9f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 33