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 8839805 Details
Epoch: 414Number of transactions in block: 33
slot_no: 93873942
epoch_slot_no: 389142
block_no: 8839628
slot_leader_id: 8048683
size: 88595
time: 2023-05-30 09:50:33
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdb19f882938e534f282b2e96235c124a7c9a8d1d2d7974763cd4af3af1eb5460
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3