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 8598763 Details
Epoch: 403Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 88929194
epoch_slot_no: 196394
block_no: 8598586
slot_leader_id: 4582306
size: 26793
time: 2023-04-03 04:18:05
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8ac7809d6836d3150236a8543c360709e31edb3ff7dcd70c0d6118a14aa90379
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 19