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 8835345 Details
Epoch: 414Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 93780871
epoch_slot_no: 296071
block_no: 8835168
slot_leader_id: 4571117
size: 87521
time: 2023-05-29 07:59:22
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1c32d8551a15288af1cda45ad7812c1fb920a0f2d6c0f343821645aad5488a7e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11