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 8538817 Details
Epoch: 400Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 87693466
epoch_slot_no: 256666
block_no: 8538640
slot_leader_id: 4593560
size: 7474
time: 2023-03-19 21:02:37
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x119e32559c240d2694066b681404df687ec098c5d973f234ac49531c21bb8f86
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11