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 8956382 Details
Epoch: 420Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 96283861
epoch_slot_no: 207061
block_no: 8956205
slot_leader_id: 4555865
size: 49620
time: 2023-06-27 07:15:52
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2588ab1be0ec791e4748fb37df8461acf897cdb26185d49e9cc54b1ec2d142a6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14