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 8672314 Details
Epoch: 406Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 90450439
epoch_slot_no: 421639
block_no: 8672137
slot_leader_id: 4711714
size: 58949
time: 2023-04-20 18:52:10
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa228f1b89044d7b953d79590503868d20c3d340e8d8dd499ec7479bbd4ac6614
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15