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 8868990 Details
Epoch: 416Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 94477186
epoch_slot_no: 128386
block_no: 8868813
slot_leader_id: 4558052
size: 20614
time: 2023-06-06 09:24:37
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe810837ba9fd7e3599a0f212814d0a5b2161018ec547c5a135f0ddc05459d1ca
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16