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 8882777 Details
Epoch: 416Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 94758727
epoch_slot_no: 409927
block_no: 8882600
slot_leader_id: 4560105
size: 23579
time: 2023-06-09 15:36:58
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb0518cc74c80d48a18b7d19f50abd486f27773fe94308e424e23c91b831a5627
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16