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 8745401 Details
Epoch: 410Number of transactions in block: 34
slot_no: 91949256
epoch_slot_no: 192456
block_no: 8745224
slot_leader_id: 7376318
size: 88915
time: 2023-05-08 03:12:27
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xfe93cc901ec09cf32a9674e5b843ab17dfe50f0f601b81bfd78673d62f46e880
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1659975272