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 8563550 Details
Epoch: 401Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 88205223
epoch_slot_no: 336423
block_no: 8563373
slot_leader_id: 4556157
size: 13915
time: 2023-03-25 19:11:54
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xac9b5bb05e4dc39ea5157c84aa8ea42d8a42ffef720266783dae07d4679aae98
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15