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 8799238 Details
Epoch: 412Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 93048486
epoch_slot_no: 427686
block_no: 8799061
slot_leader_id: 4562285
size: 60862
time: 2023-05-20 20:32:57
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe905321ac9dca3b79ab86e86062551228719910badac468f9aca97471013f269
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16