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 8689234 Details
Epoch: 407Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 90795989
epoch_slot_no: 335189
block_no: 8689057
slot_leader_id: 5215989
size: 27076
time: 2023-04-24 18:51:20
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x43fb7385d1a679bb714ceed490a79f5105c0865ed4f56c14c6a81a4186001d07
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9