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 8558305 Details
Epoch: 401Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 88094535
epoch_slot_no: 225735
block_no: 8558128
slot_leader_id: 7630734
size: 43284
time: 2023-03-24 12:27:06
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe4aa8b059e9e1497191bd69dce687e74b4f73c912a9a6b3a09fff1c294c8b4ef
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2