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 8600537 Details
Epoch: 403Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 88966339
epoch_slot_no: 233539
block_no: 8600360
slot_leader_id: 5904986
size: 6445
time: 2023-04-03 14:37:10
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3820c55237a471b35e4e5a4d7cce81ab618b370e618cd2712432a3f6df75aaaf
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11