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 8707932 Details
Epoch: 408Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 91180721
epoch_slot_no: 287921
block_no: 8707755
slot_leader_id: 5046607
size: 64918
time: 2023-04-29 05:43:32
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x88d5e0dd7b0cb7b786370fc81bdb34b43c40e6a44f052dc3b0bd170139c94d1c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10