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 8713058 Details
Epoch: 408Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 91283778
epoch_slot_no: 390978
block_no: 8712881
slot_leader_id: 5334772
size: 15958
time: 2023-04-30 10:21:09
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf944b036451716d7206138e1199cc97d31c2ccedf90c238901469a4ac1621754
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11