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 8542293 Details
Epoch: 400Number of transactions in block: 43
slot_no: 87765372
epoch_slot_no: 328572
block_no: 8542116
slot_leader_id: 5045242
size: 88871
time: 2023-03-20 17:01:03
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbcf8ee5cba82406072bec7f720bcd96bba709a32ae4278c51b6fc7b78dcd79b4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12