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 8840062 Details
Epoch: 414Number of transactions in block: 42
slot_no: 93879117
epoch_slot_no: 394317
block_no: 8839885
slot_leader_id: 4558271
size: 88189
time: 2023-05-30 11:16:48
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9d479a8174d166ee18a4bdf751af775dc58c84e3e95a81bc98341d5294cea7dd
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14