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 8718673 Details
Epoch: 409Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 91396816
epoch_slot_no: 72016
block_no: 8718496
slot_leader_id: 7685981
size: 19544
time: 2023-05-01 17:45:07
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9e5251682a02a807c39b82de7e273fc89baa7a74c0e854434691635d473c37a7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14