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 8846061 Details
Epoch: 415Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 94002925
epoch_slot_no: 86125
block_no: 8845884
slot_leader_id: 4580757
size: 85674
time: 2023-05-31 21:40:16
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8dc6c5cd476b0ca29e814c07a6529e22fbddc9b39efcf96ae4095e6c08e795ff
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13