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 8692448 Details
Epoch: 407Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 90861684
epoch_slot_no: 400884
block_no: 8692271
slot_leader_id: 4558133
size: 46287
time: 2023-04-25 13:06:15
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2cbf789adc791ec6af897810b4c385b13ec09ed08099dbecb077b963c8e7e32b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14