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 8966347 Details
Epoch: 420Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 96489696
epoch_slot_no: 412896
block_no: 8966170
slot_leader_id: 5262262
size: 2258
time: 2023-06-29 16:26:27
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1c3fe63b502f38330b3edc8a2cf05d078a4d8ea70c4e88af8e01313cc03e888a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10