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 8744968 Details
Epoch: 410Number of transactions in block: 31
slot_no: 91939571
epoch_slot_no: 182771
block_no: 8744791
slot_leader_id: 5279197
size: 88855
time: 2023-05-08 00:31:02
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x441b313e05993d1a5e05e4af5abb143f9ec7dc1e26fb1865c844b7708fe5f974
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10