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 8908751 Details
Epoch: 418Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 95295213
epoch_slot_no: 82413
block_no: 8908574
slot_leader_id: 4569197
size: 88847
time: 2023-06-15 20:38:24
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7d82726ad2248176c5286bc49e92df18cc7433e283dd9bf57b90f46a3b036cb2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13