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 8953435 Details
Epoch: 420Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 96222473
epoch_slot_no: 145673
block_no: 8953258
slot_leader_id: 4555875
size: 42127
time: 2023-06-26 14:12:44
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5bf1ba1be0c751bf3e64003b6a166841766b9093ba7c322efab4aad8916349af
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18