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 8690396 Details
Epoch: 407Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 90819117
epoch_slot_no: 358317
block_no: 8690219
slot_leader_id: 5359678
size: 6042
time: 2023-04-25 01:16:48
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf141c2015e1f0ea746c3aae47ff931be08529aab7564342bd42fbabc8c8fbde2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8