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 8515558 Details
Epoch: 399Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 87216149
epoch_slot_no: 211349
block_no: 8515381
slot_leader_id: 5616171
size: 61706
time: 2023-03-14 08:27:20
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbdee9df87a9f48a7a661d5e352150844947b4c5a21b8d73b5a8cdd6598bd97b7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11