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 8838085 Details
Epoch: 414Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 93837239
epoch_slot_no: 352439
block_no: 8837908
slot_leader_id: 5048909
size: 81891
time: 2023-05-29 23:38:50
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3eb5803571ea4dae461a2d354be0758e5429f24f4a1ad4e73f603976bb19b4d5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10