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 8792856 Details
Epoch: 412Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 92917783
epoch_slot_no: 296983
block_no: 8792679
slot_leader_id: 5280389
size: 62356
time: 2023-05-19 08:14:34
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x006c21792138b7bb5329566a9a231dc5df66509e1ce2eee280fed5b13cb5962b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11