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 8918923 Details
Epoch: 418Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 95502148
epoch_slot_no: 289348
block_no: 8918746
slot_leader_id: 5479171
size: 20899
time: 2023-06-18 06:07:19
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xca9312f7653ec7baffb5907f9050ee6bcef396865f4679f234b6a586eebaac0a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10