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 8580501 Details
Epoch: 402Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 88553588
epoch_slot_no: 252788
block_no: 8580324
slot_leader_id: 6447667
size: 9534
time: 2023-03-29 19:57:59
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x111d6ce898506b3384ee1ceae2cd4ee7ee1c11f6f1ca809d30f4cc1e2734d72e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7