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 8797641 Details
Epoch: 412Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 93015901
epoch_slot_no: 395101
block_no: 8797464
slot_leader_id: 4700074
size: 43287
time: 2023-05-20 11:29:52
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3f62ae0afbfe67399ce58cb502d5cd4eeb4e7b5096787489a3cc951f4ae63023
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11