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 8812639 Details
Epoch: 413Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 93320184
epoch_slot_no: 267384
block_no: 8812462
slot_leader_id: 4981199
size: 32697
time: 2023-05-24 00:01:15
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4087eb683daee34ec693f5b5e19b1e1060b087f5b547270380e407bd90f0f157
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10