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 8589701 Details
Epoch: 403Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 88739591
epoch_slot_no: 6791
block_no: 8589524
slot_leader_id: 4561787
size: 88509
time: 2023-03-31 23:38:02
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x34e4749485148a2c634ed4f8ba49660366d6896fffaebe6880602cd3f79a624c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12