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 8861635 Details
Epoch: 415Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 94325862
epoch_slot_no: 409062
block_no: 8861458
slot_leader_id: 4711714
size: 53301
time: 2023-06-04 15:22:33
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x51ff4cf993943a9f65a4074d7a86c95d4e8a9181e52999972e73e558ec67d78c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16