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 8506889 Details
Epoch: 399Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 87036963
epoch_slot_no: 32163
block_no: 8506712
slot_leader_id: 4555619
size: 27597
time: 2023-03-12 06:40:54
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9cb14cac30729138911a567aea93f127c62a27aa46ce279a9a9e0f1f9291bff0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15