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 8558652 Details
Epoch: 401Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 88102350
epoch_slot_no: 233550
block_no: 8558475
slot_leader_id: 7046496
size: 24821
time: 2023-03-24 14:37:21
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8a75da0cf11f2e77a7d7b31e2b37c6308fd8f28bcfe45ae4c109676ad88d3e79
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1659973423