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 8535993 Details
Epoch: 400Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 87635602
epoch_slot_no: 198802
block_no: 8535816
slot_leader_id: 4578914
size: 24399
time: 2023-03-19 04:58:13
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc13826ab8d75d0d11f1ab519647bf9151e1d5b071bcadfdc8311b52fc693b7bc
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12