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 8954711 Details
Epoch: 420Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 96249350
epoch_slot_no: 172550
block_no: 8954534
slot_leader_id: 5023414
size: 88801
time: 2023-06-26 21:40:41
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2d4da754d0b9410b290e180a958418a6e2f17a1a1d1c852f3070d54fce92499e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10