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 8907805 Details
Epoch: 418Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 95274817
epoch_slot_no: 62017
block_no: 8907628
slot_leader_id: 5457724
size: 72624
time: 2023-06-15 14:58:28
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdb9d4446c40eefb2cbc4379b4262a7d28d8af70b1862aac5a51549bb92b80a28
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11