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 8752199 Details
Epoch: 410Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 92086730
epoch_slot_no: 329930
block_no: 8752022
slot_leader_id: 4575269
size: 83721
time: 2023-05-09 17:23:41
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1c32c683964e026daa6b974b79b36a601be5bb29323f4c07e1f4cc5f5df30e10
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15