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 8495249 Details
Epoch: 398Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 86801172
epoch_slot_no: 228372
block_no: 8495072
slot_leader_id: 4557910
size: 5245
time: 2023-03-09 13:11:03
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcc73e7a04273fc5a0efa91b6a51ff16d8b6c5858275d30240005cd80dcb3350a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13