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 8807048 Details
Epoch: 413Number of transactions in block: 43
slot_no: 93208302
epoch_slot_no: 155502
block_no: 8806871
slot_leader_id: 5152047
size: 84265
time: 2023-05-22 16:56:33
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x51dc0f78fc37841c07a6b610019e4041042f1e86b97bfc4774ad0a77d8cf7483
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14