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 8955973 Details
Epoch: 420Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 96275114
epoch_slot_no: 198314
block_no: 8955796
slot_leader_id: 5833644
size: 21700
time: 2023-06-27 04:50:05
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3789115711489c252adc646c094e64049631138e4c8e18f45a55b70ca4aa914f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7