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 8479930 Details
Epoch: 397Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 86485873
epoch_slot_no: 345073
block_no: 8479753
slot_leader_id: 7046709
size: 14667
time: 2023-03-05 21:36:04
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc65c187cf70148b696c3d3aba5a2c36313af995c10b6439e2297b4b6aefe9136
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1659973467