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 8560894 Details
Epoch: 401Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 88148827
epoch_slot_no: 280027
block_no: 8560717
slot_leader_id: 4562293
size: 7767
time: 2023-03-25 03:31:58
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7c4d01e4cee513458242b72a110d7da956ce97d8281e8e2e9c5d45ae41071287
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12