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 8698522 Details
Epoch: 408Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 90987826
epoch_slot_no: 95026
block_no: 8698345
slot_leader_id: 4985325
size: 13451
time: 2023-04-27 00:08:37
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xaa6ba675bc4ac36d4f4787543b7ba306743e6550bd9cf1c8727808bf757e0b87
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12