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 8712749 Details
Epoch: 408Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 91277288
epoch_slot_no: 384488
block_no: 8712572
slot_leader_id: 5003808
size: 11071
time: 2023-04-30 08:32:59
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0621409e07f8ad7fcff9cd3166799730c193221696cc94baeba0532ffca0aa7a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13