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 8747320 Details
Epoch: 410Number of transactions in block: 58
slot_no: 91987967
epoch_slot_no: 231167
block_no: 8747143
slot_leader_id: 4636355
size: 88603
time: 2023-05-08 13:57:38
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6b935f9a9e3a6863707101c77e7b5f3d4b7be322d1cfb6e1a18161ae5b0b8922
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11