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 8911766 Details
Epoch: 418Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 95357983
epoch_slot_no: 145183
block_no: 8911589
slot_leader_id: 4636355
size: 85103
time: 2023-06-16 14:04:34
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe1e65bc99cb25e8f2dc047829a02fdbc0c9ee7a6273ed40a43c600bd08acbc54
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11