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 8666023 Details
Epoch: 406Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 90320458
epoch_slot_no: 291658
block_no: 8665846
slot_leader_id: 5530107
size: 37645
time: 2023-04-19 06:45:49
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x47d9e6d823bf7bd9e256a021b4544721ddda75c6c4c214404b32e6369ae64ab8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 20