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 8748299 Details
Epoch: 410Number of transactions in block: 47
slot_no: 92008091
epoch_slot_no: 251291
block_no: 8748122
slot_leader_id: 5153012
size: 88838
time: 2023-05-08 19:33:02
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6273bb6e02c37208fa7d17b5dcb2ffc14f226be3722055ba4e7c39b2f9248569
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14