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 8618935 Details
Epoch: 404Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 89344462
epoch_slot_no: 179662
block_no: 8618758
slot_leader_id: 4559083
size: 60631
time: 2023-04-07 23:39:13
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x40ced2e1f4a1b5a485b798bef53e11728958d3e6e9870df981f122699856aae0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13