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 8826484 Details
Epoch: 414Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 93601880
epoch_slot_no: 117080
block_no: 8826307
slot_leader_id: 4860249
size: 41543
time: 2023-05-27 06:16:11
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xed32e913998afc32487b142027cfcbaac83aee87e9040a4364d0d4fe933a01cc
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11