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 8839283 Details
Epoch: 414Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 93862258
epoch_slot_no: 377458
block_no: 8839106
slot_leader_id: 7417958
size: 23464
time: 2023-05-30 06:35:49
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x79acb1e8962e953f464751400a364fc8aa035213ee2aeff40580688f1ca83568
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6