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 8703646 Details
Epoch: 408Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 91091586
epoch_slot_no: 198786
block_no: 8703469
slot_leader_id: 5344234
size: 6020
time: 2023-04-28 04:57:57
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa8ed6e7598cfbd9eef2a88499d293945b32b62e81b52c5d1143aa22463ad13d6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9