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 8506586 Details
Epoch: 399Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 87031073
epoch_slot_no: 26273
block_no: 8506409
slot_leader_id: 5205307
size: 36670
time: 2023-03-12 05:02:44
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb78fd633bab13a64e951a01239cca5670d24ee12364140fa0cefe500e196a582
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9