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 8815905 Details
Epoch: 413Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 93386408
epoch_slot_no: 333608
block_no: 8815728
slot_leader_id: 5152260
size: 79917
time: 2023-05-24 18:24:59
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4350158b70462df7efc297d6b7d2495bc1f4e309580fc535d489c04e3af32d6e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14