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 8986134 Details
Epoch: 421Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 96900013
epoch_slot_no: 391213
block_no: 8985957
slot_leader_id: 8526618
size: 40784
time: 2023-07-04 10:25:04
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3e2e8b802c6aead29ab5513314200aeef1a51110a30610d5165c93c4d3617ec5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2