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 8706536 Details
Epoch: 408Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 91152393
epoch_slot_no: 259593
block_no: 8706359
slot_leader_id: 5482646
size: 20681
time: 2023-04-28 21:51:24
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x44d4ad5bc8aab2a7f56a7b4e9435abb909300aa9c711f6fbbcce3b0285306792
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9