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 8698190 Details
Epoch: 408Number of transactions in block: 35
slot_no: 90981581
epoch_slot_no: 88781
block_no: 8698013
slot_leader_id: 6979772
size: 75380
time: 2023-04-26 22:24:32
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb0465a8df34a5f113fda2add1229f6d1314764f99bc3ae5749cc91acc1e7c866
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 17