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 8614747 Details
Epoch: 404Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 89258770
epoch_slot_no: 93970
block_no: 8614570
slot_leader_id: 4558590
size: 34868
time: 2023-04-06 23:51:01
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x605f1978540b8a51a8d07865abaeb66d75fba1dc491158728a1158aa86717b96
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15