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 8487723 Details
Epoch: 398Number of transactions in block: 58
slot_no: 86646048
epoch_slot_no: 73248
block_no: 8487546
slot_leader_id: 4556416
size: 86809
time: 2023-03-07 18:05:39
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x855059589651301af53da3d07d4f31b103613c4cf18907d574dd3bfa0e952158
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14