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 8710307 Details
Epoch: 408Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 91228454
epoch_slot_no: 335654
block_no: 8710130
slot_leader_id: 5479171
size: 35731
time: 2023-04-29 18:59:05
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x83ed03bf1406ff253e3c5e7241e24baff317ca23b341850b91c6d359d68c07c1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9