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 8787774 Details
Epoch: 412Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 92812254
epoch_slot_no: 191454
block_no: 8787597
slot_leader_id: 4900604
size: 4747
time: 2023-05-18 02:55:45
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc858de33d5695a674eed50b4424b60a2a7b9ef5cd8a39d879a499853ed05074e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 20