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 8696116 Details
Epoch: 408Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 90938899
epoch_slot_no: 46099
block_no: 8695939
slot_leader_id: 4711714
size: 6079
time: 2023-04-26 10:33:10
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x065c23c7387b24566c1b4aa0d125f3e811dea2d72151bf83b9334b99e08b9a27
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15