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 8581270 Details
Epoch: 402Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 88568373
epoch_slot_no: 267573
block_no: 8581093
slot_leader_id: 6803882
size: 4165
time: 2023-03-30 00:04:24
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x77226e54f1678e5c09161b07e3c97223bdafd6d23b62757f944184cdf0733b51
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6