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 8791032 Details
Epoch: 412Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 92879120
epoch_slot_no: 258320
block_no: 8790855
slot_leader_id: 4555604
size: 83341
time: 2023-05-18 21:30:11
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x666e2964dc4c46bec3e16c568f1edcf66fd2be9eccce9939fc97b6fdaeb4ceba
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 20