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 8785543 Details
Epoch: 412Number of transactions in block: 36
slot_no: 92766131
epoch_slot_no: 145331
block_no: 8785366
slot_leader_id: 4555889
size: 84904
time: 2023-05-17 14:07:02
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x85bcdadbcfb7263f699d417293a5bd75ef3bca42928eb4ad9b92c80eac7436a4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18