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 8749513 Details
Epoch: 410Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 92031841
epoch_slot_no: 275041
block_no: 8749336
slot_leader_id: 4555390
size: 8267
time: 2023-05-09 02:08:52
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3cc6e25dbef90ae92d7f3c08c3eea98f892da834e0ef460eadcdbfb1c492583c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12