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 8959201 Details
Epoch: 420Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 96341360
epoch_slot_no: 264560
block_no: 8959024
slot_leader_id: 5065512
size: 88091
time: 2023-06-27 23:14:11
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x13509b694fcfde07ec003fe7cbdc2316be62979d20a7bced9d487435b35f035d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 25