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 8614285 Details
Epoch: 404Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 89249294
epoch_slot_no: 84494
block_no: 8614108
slot_leader_id: 5152047
size: 17024
time: 2023-04-06 21:13:05
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x66d7bfd0879fefdf044f6b499b5e5033aa28a274cd55ed145959e8a1839ec4ff
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13