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 8965862 Details
Epoch: 420Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 96479400
epoch_slot_no: 402600
block_no: 8965685
slot_leader_id: 6023333
size: 87685
time: 2023-06-29 13:34:51
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x653c1752bcb36ea298993b915ba12d06930a7d439e87e00549eb9020b5cf1dd2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7