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 8809639 Details
Epoch: 413Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 93260837
epoch_slot_no: 208037
block_no: 8809462
slot_leader_id: 4583203
size: 47327
time: 2023-05-23 07:32:08
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf60f8a39bff0552544f7a7ce4dda99a77aacd9d4bd8e69865c02a52cb33a8b35
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14