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 8710056 Details
Epoch: 408Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 91223656
epoch_slot_no: 330856
block_no: 8709879
slot_leader_id: 5007924
size: 21001
time: 2023-04-29 17:39:07
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x02de71c9dbc95a33ed6862011f5cb330312abcadb3a662a3b2b6b18e05f20ffe
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10