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 8494447 Details
Epoch: 398Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 86784730
epoch_slot_no: 211930
block_no: 8494270
slot_leader_id: 4583744
size: 16708
time: 2023-03-09 08:37:01
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3e8f6e85473d44e69b0efee9595ec5196e5eec33e84eec71d7cfdf1bc7a87dbc
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12