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 8774951 Details
Epoch: 411Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 92549922
epoch_slot_no: 361122
block_no: 8774774
slot_leader_id: 6248077
size: 78029
time: 2023-05-15 02:03:33
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x950939a043fcb293646a83c388596ec92f6c9bb2f6e00e669929c970a1d8de93
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9