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 8593520 Details
Epoch: 403Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 88818132
epoch_slot_no: 85332
block_no: 8593343
slot_leader_id: 5344234
size: 86347
time: 2023-04-01 21:27:03
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x178369a2e4c70d6bf8a11f8d18dd28e78e21eca4e498f029874ae03aacea06cf
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9