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 8622858 Details
Epoch: 404Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 89426247
epoch_slot_no: 261447
block_no: 8622681
slot_leader_id: 4555645
size: 13115
time: 2023-04-08 22:22:18
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6aa35531dd966a9ab158f4135aaec8c75655884deb034c168977840b40c3dea7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14