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 8499329 Details
Epoch: 398Number of transactions in block: 30
slot_no: 86882993
epoch_slot_no: 310193
block_no: 8499152
slot_leader_id: 5152773
size: 82019
time: 2023-03-10 11:54:44
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1576181a90ded26faf24fa2195fab49863921ae762331daef6b67501c5d5a5eb
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14