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 8874483 Details
Epoch: 416Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 94589971
epoch_slot_no: 241171
block_no: 8874306
slot_leader_id: 6864063
size: 8392
time: 2023-06-07 16:44:22
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc67d76316778c75aad7f29c28e4a5c492557ce24fee2206a469ca91dff4201cd
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6