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 8570788 Details
Epoch: 402Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 88354180
epoch_slot_no: 53380
block_no: 8570611
slot_leader_id: 5609069
size: 33436
time: 2023-03-27 12:34:31
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x77cd5a569fd7a8703750d7fe826456f149e4cd1bd1de383171e015d82401b6f3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9