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 8594428 Details
Epoch: 403Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 88836960
epoch_slot_no: 104160
block_no: 8594251
slot_leader_id: 5449366
size: 43002
time: 2023-04-02 02:40:51
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd6937e8d00ae0a695acbd2ffab8c04d14246027e34d6afe3038f0fc4959cab13
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9