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 8735760 Details
Epoch: 409Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 91749406
epoch_slot_no: 424606
block_no: 8735583
slot_leader_id: 6447407
size: 39762
time: 2023-05-05 19:41:37
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf788e0b0cbc162f556137525610762b322ded1ce1bd56b418a072b7053d12432
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9