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 8911484 Details
Epoch: 418Number of transactions in block: 50
slot_no: 95352066
epoch_slot_no: 139266
block_no: 8911307
slot_leader_id: 7123775
size: 87042
time: 2023-06-16 12:25:57
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7935dcba502e11e8f1f6478f53dd3d50b7740a2f112d4a00d274eaca8c51393f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11