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 8580694 Details
Epoch: 402Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 88557617
epoch_slot_no: 256817
block_no: 8580517
slot_leader_id: 5003307
size: 14122
time: 2023-03-29 21:05:08
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x12b7f48cbeb401f200d8102c6e783bc42b223812f6305526490691bb362e5049
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11