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 8869531 Details
Epoch: 416Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 94488384
epoch_slot_no: 139584
block_no: 8869354
slot_leader_id: 7005759
size: 87970
time: 2023-06-06 12:31:15
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4d882335d690236d499375b217b8955ced02af189903c026cd993277200dda8a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6