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 8840049 Details
Epoch: 414Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 93878778
epoch_slot_no: 393978
block_no: 8839872
slot_leader_id: 4568166
size: 27529
time: 2023-05-30 11:11:09
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5eb245fa139de9f2cbbe17df4ffe1705dfc760fdf702e25622b3976f971d3a5c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 24