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 8898421 Details
Epoch: 417Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 95080986
epoch_slot_no: 300186
block_no: 8898244
slot_leader_id: 4621417
size: 66026
time: 2023-06-13 09:07:57
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbb49a881c42eb05b484048b138d619f0ebe89f4e19d50532c0e6128170388855
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14