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 8609822 Details
Epoch: 403Number of transactions in block: 35
slot_no: 89155320
epoch_slot_no: 422520
block_no: 8609645
slot_leader_id: 4560270
size: 54012
time: 2023-04-05 19:06:51
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8e60e6ec97dc4e36e7f45fa8595b83beedc8d7ead97ae9e1621b4a90d22e9c34
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11