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 8726894 Details
Epoch: 409Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 91568481
epoch_slot_no: 243681
block_no: 8726717
slot_leader_id: 4628466
size: 80423
time: 2023-05-03 17:26:12
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x11c7676ee7ac5e635a92dac1130287e44dda4a15a4f02ae36b4054747c9d87c0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13