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 8982303 Details
Epoch: 421Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 96819104
epoch_slot_no: 310304
block_no: 8982126
slot_leader_id: 5352761
size: 81026
time: 2023-07-03 11:56:35
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5c112f95c96903efd65591e3a68858a41c91927dea810b938f54bf3b5ff060b7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12