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 8818303 Details
Epoch: 413Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 93435960
epoch_slot_no: 383160
block_no: 8818126
slot_leader_id: 4555892
size: 50996
time: 2023-05-25 08:10:51
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x26bdff89cb71f2f3c2678c4aef6966c8175753474313c107dd820dd2307a3722
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16