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 8890435 Details
Epoch: 417Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 94914577
epoch_slot_no: 133777
block_no: 8890258
slot_leader_id: 4558946
size: 29491
time: 2023-06-11 10:54:28
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xebda7948531ed11c360c394e5aa743c0c95fc28dce5509a201b402f73f1442b7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12