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 8935542 Details
Epoch: 419Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 95842825
epoch_slot_no: 198025
block_no: 8935365
slot_leader_id: 4982193
size: 72701
time: 2023-06-22 04:45:16
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x478dceb0cfaf787fd83ace0c39e4924dd37f30378b8ad05b728475cda11e7d39
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15