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 8881992 Details
Epoch: 416Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 94743489
epoch_slot_no: 394689
block_no: 8881815
slot_leader_id: 6447896
size: 27659
time: 2023-06-09 11:23:00
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2d769f44268dc7af2e2f2bb8437332260882ef6e93bc410e562a0be2623e33f8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10