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 8671926 Details
Epoch: 406Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 90442381
epoch_slot_no: 413581
block_no: 8671749
slot_leader_id: 6447667
size: 11145
time: 2023-04-20 16:37:52
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x52784937f10996f8c7504b1e40366353b2384b48a52c562a21ac1d826091385e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7