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 8491585 Details
Epoch: 398Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 86725511
epoch_slot_no: 152711
block_no: 8491408
slot_leader_id: 4961637
size: 16008
time: 2023-03-08 16:10:02
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6d1996beaf695a635a77e66560ebf82393217270a56dfad2f3c3a4600e7db29b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11