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 8756804 Details
Epoch: 410Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 92183064
epoch_slot_no: 426264
block_no: 8756627
slot_leader_id: 4558321
size: 84002
time: 2023-05-10 20:09:15
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3bb2db88be839c9b3c6b0ea0b31ca90dc8dfab3d538b5e221fba4986428d078c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14