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 8591943 Details
Epoch: 403Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 88785997
epoch_slot_no: 53197
block_no: 8591766
slot_leader_id: 8590916
size: 2058
time: 2023-04-01 12:31:28
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa735cc4342923e9311de3da2b9be816c56aced0ae4f0fd8fae4a5017effbbb95
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0