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 8864792 Details
Epoch: 416Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 94390547
epoch_slot_no: 41747
block_no: 8864615
slot_leader_id: 7123775
size: 69577
time: 2023-06-05 09:20:38
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf623ce9269aabd0100792cfeecefcd98c8d6629861e08d6f61fd5e990b358d1e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11