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 8505048 Details
Epoch: 398Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 86998144
epoch_slot_no: 425344
block_no: 8504871
slot_leader_id: 4583203
size: 65464
time: 2023-03-11 19:53:55
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xec6e7fd9af4d1f1af91d7b352269b0e4a7ba9da1700f3da3663ac8ad05330417
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14