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 8696201 Details
Epoch: 408Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 90940692
epoch_slot_no: 47892
block_no: 8696024
slot_leader_id: 5152260
size: 44023
time: 2023-04-26 11:03:03
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdfb9665e5f183fc4007a8bf8d079564d5f82aca8254a3ff297474f7d5d4d3dd6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13