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 8775320 Details
Epoch: 411Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 92557545
epoch_slot_no: 368745
block_no: 8775143
slot_leader_id: 8526618
size: 12519
time: 2023-05-15 04:10:36
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1c9176f08e7e60b94b492c17e21f278e45bd52f0bbcdc368894b379fcdca789d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1