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 8677203 Details
Epoch: 407Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 90550081
epoch_slot_no: 89281
block_no: 8677026
slot_leader_id: 4576802
size: 26824
time: 2023-04-21 22:32:52
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x44d430fd6e27845fa4028cfaaa016c08150e9d8d0a59afb071f6db9751a1f439
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15