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 8750603 Details
Epoch: 410Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 92054361
epoch_slot_no: 297561
block_no: 8750426
slot_leader_id: 4576802
size: 79795
time: 2023-05-09 08:24:12
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2c82cc556e896482d2c4169270f448cdc12a9cc0f12b9279f16213455cd37cc4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15