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 8936709 Details
Epoch: 419Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 95869125
epoch_slot_no: 224325
block_no: 8936532
slot_leader_id: 4559709
size: 67731
time: 2023-06-22 12:03:36
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4a348cd9258140a4f37ccaa89383cd6734ed70c9f40b3a2f510eb50acae5d990
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13