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 8847931 Details
Epoch: 415Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 94042908
epoch_slot_no: 126108
block_no: 8847754
slot_leader_id: 5086944
size: 88993
time: 2023-06-01 08:46:39
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd5cdd8bfd4e0c475f2b4bc6eb2a884ce976ceacf229378a66feddd4b3a6e784c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15