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 8512983 Details
Epoch: 399Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 87161431
epoch_slot_no: 156631
block_no: 8512806
slot_leader_id: 4556264
size: 24556
time: 2023-03-13 17:15:22
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8492d70dbdae4de520300c5dca0f812b00cae05a47e2adf18a947049bfee525b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13