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 8894632 Details
Epoch: 417Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 95001341
epoch_slot_no: 220541
block_no: 8894455
slot_leader_id: 4555520
size: 64389
time: 2023-06-12 11:00:32
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x67f26275fe37386894480db7fcf0503329c8518cdfda08e5b3ccbd37023bba8a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18