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 8943268 Details
Epoch: 419Number of transactions in block: 54
slot_no: 96004664
epoch_slot_no: 359864
block_no: 8943091
slot_leader_id: 5449520
size: 81627
time: 2023-06-24 01:42:35
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x65eabf58b3b1eba90de8d1ec7986b48d7c40f7decaff5690f4d3e9f2d5973b48
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12