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 8642567 Details
Epoch: 405Number of transactions in block: 48
slot_no: 89836263
epoch_slot_no: 239463
block_no: 8642390
slot_leader_id: 4635124
size: 81268
time: 2023-04-13 16:15:54
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9d633e7fd669528beecf0b49c58ecd626149a89e8d68d01dfcdb60230a44b6a1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 17