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 8507933 Details
Epoch: 399Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 87058165
epoch_slot_no: 53365
block_no: 8507756
slot_leader_id: 5449775
size: 11202
time: 2023-03-12 12:34:16
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x72e213c32a2993051166f98f6cded0cb774906c09a9b0148b3f05f242c455f0b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9