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 8699283 Details
Epoch: 408Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 91002516
epoch_slot_no: 109716
block_no: 8699106
slot_leader_id: 5386181
size: 44664
time: 2023-04-27 04:13:27
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1e340d0f110232f3b3d2681553fab2e6fcf3f8b0db2e9ae9150a36594cf13b85
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11