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 8640963 Details
Epoch: 405Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 89803733
epoch_slot_no: 206933
block_no: 8640786
slot_leader_id: 7461708
size: 48963
time: 2023-04-13 07:13:44
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc30b46bdcfb6c1ddf5cdec2ff3f8d531d873a357db2270632673251c30a20755
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3