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 8483470 Details
Epoch: 397Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 86558336
epoch_slot_no: 417536
block_no: 8483293
slot_leader_id: 4577845
size: 7879
time: 2023-03-06 17:43:47
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x90933d23c8f0c69d2d89c05ea7c109f73c7415576ab2ce409bdfb14959ac2c73
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12