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 8914564 Details
Epoch: 418Number of transactions in block: 45
slot_no: 95414210
epoch_slot_no: 201410
block_no: 8914387
slot_leader_id: 8484583
size: 88756
time: 2023-06-17 05:41:41
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x40c1411de3269f295c9bb6f38545b29e14187b6e871c60cea8905619f3a08188
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1