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 8606701 Details
Epoch: 403Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 89090242
epoch_slot_no: 357442
block_no: 8606524
slot_leader_id: 5046367
size: 48044
time: 2023-04-05 01:02:13
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf20a8eb668c32e7ce11e5d4bd2fb872e1caf0f4620bc795803b7919200e95d78
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13