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 8543542 Details
Epoch: 400Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 87790321
epoch_slot_no: 353521
block_no: 8543365
slot_leader_id: 4557143
size: 16636
time: 2023-03-20 23:56:52
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4d897bb3b8efb53943935276ba2564912bf16d6bd5ce4f603ef4e72cf15b6217
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 25