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 8723873 Details
Epoch: 409Number of transactions in block: 41
slot_no: 91503757
epoch_slot_no: 178957
block_no: 8723696
slot_leader_id: 5152386
size: 78724
time: 2023-05-02 23:27:28
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x115e4e9cc265723992ebb19f09af702cdab89e6d725ec6cc5ed816cbe6df189d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14