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 8777612 Details
Epoch: 411Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 92602426
epoch_slot_no: 413626
block_no: 8777435
slot_leader_id: 7376318
size: 1179
time: 2023-05-15 16:38:37
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0fdbd311b19329ea5b60d6de83cb32c87402c9e440888e9877c5d833fd5e2e1b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1659975272