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 8638163 Details
Epoch: 405Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 89745376
epoch_slot_no: 148576
block_no: 8637986
slot_leader_id: 5449505
size: 33143
time: 2023-04-12 15:01:07
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd11b26f392cdb0f4bcb6b68237c9c1a65f085b7e474d7491b064f1398eb7162f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10