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 8836660 Details
Epoch: 414Number of transactions in block: 50
slot_no: 93809202
epoch_slot_no: 324402
block_no: 8836483
slot_leader_id: 4555645
size: 88667
time: 2023-05-29 15:51:33
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5a5b9a931ddf6390719dfe86c42832c0531aa14bead2ff12f778a9df8d840637
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15