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 8599304 Details
Epoch: 403Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 88940379
epoch_slot_no: 207579
block_no: 8599127
slot_leader_id: 5080696
size: 39709
time: 2023-04-03 07:24:30
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa45daf1bdfc0dd8b74c4e232ef627c4037e7be7f68ae8901902d54f9a5319c0b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10