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 8895909 Details
Epoch: 417Number of transactions in block: 48
slot_no: 95028590
epoch_slot_no: 247790
block_no: 8895732
slot_leader_id: 6972675
size: 70663
time: 2023-06-12 18:34:41
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8a45179c152d72b7fbb90e90f606d95c5f94a7abcc6d0c1a4394d723547d5ab6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 19