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 8900586 Details
Epoch: 417Number of transactions in block: 48
slot_no: 95126677
epoch_slot_no: 345877
block_no: 8900409
slot_leader_id: 5409679
size: 80799
time: 2023-06-13 21:49:28
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x55d2c9b39651c472e0b1069805946368d350d8c87d65efb9ade63b2eb7113fa8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14