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 8683021 Details
Epoch: 407Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 90669189
epoch_slot_no: 208389
block_no: 8682844
slot_leader_id: 4556341
size: 20140
time: 2023-04-23 07:38:00
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb21b6724b21d200300d6d5ae52c681541d8740cf30dd0011bddcff8f2cace12d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15