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 8941781 Details
Epoch: 419Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 95973666
epoch_slot_no: 328866
block_no: 8941604
slot_leader_id: 5151828
size: 71188
time: 2023-06-23 17:05:57
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb63134ed324e60e8730fd77e0ac2dc7fc0f9dfe8cd28d7ee81dd3327c380d20d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8