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 8809613 Details
Epoch: 413Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 93260199
epoch_slot_no: 207399
block_no: 8809436
slot_leader_id: 6328044
size: 39564
time: 2023-05-23 07:21:30
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7287452a9eac064d890570516b408f78b1cec7e8b2068f71583bb84dede73180
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12