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 8566048 Details
Epoch: 401Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 88255831
epoch_slot_no: 387031
block_no: 8565871
slot_leader_id: 4564259
size: 35478
time: 2023-03-26 09:15:22
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x55123cbb5f0761585ee3b153a931d1960ce424f2b55ad9bc2467fd13c304d685
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12