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 8786157 Details
Epoch: 412Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 92777982
epoch_slot_no: 157182
block_no: 8785980
slot_leader_id: 5152386
size: 3532
time: 2023-05-17 17:24:33
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2fe6d0bee0d411fb8aa9206607d7e274ffaed0fe4dc329b1af6b63bb2ab0a8b8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14