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 8544032 Details
Epoch: 400Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 87800956
epoch_slot_no: 364156
block_no: 8543855
slot_leader_id: 6607377
size: 81256
time: 2023-03-21 02:54:07
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x257f7ceae8598948318af2ce482c32258931faf308c037ef3ee59014f5e6ce3c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6