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 8956349 Details
Epoch: 420Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 96283260
epoch_slot_no: 206460
block_no: 8956172
slot_leader_id: 4895123
size: 46281
time: 2023-06-27 07:05:51
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb7497d8273ef8feff94dea9376931255a141b58f231faa01a3e63873693b9fbd
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12