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 8785495 Details
Epoch: 412Number of transactions in block: 36
slot_no: 92765153
epoch_slot_no: 144353
block_no: 8785318
slot_leader_id: 4555645
size: 84836
time: 2023-05-17 13:50:44
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf40aca9442716e9bcfe4f4169151c8a188a4fd20845a9169c3467a3d9a04ffaf
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15