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 8729656 Details
Epoch: 409Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 91624888
epoch_slot_no: 300088
block_no: 8729479
slot_leader_id: 7046729
size: 4895
time: 2023-05-04 09:06:19
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe8fae06f14a9282ba012be5fa471e85e6be618bc4a958eb1195b31af22ada41d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1660589471