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 8995553 Details
Epoch: 422Number of transactions in block: 34
slot_no: 97094484
epoch_slot_no: 153684
block_no: 8995376
slot_leader_id: 4869078
size: 68453
time: 2023-07-06 16:26:15
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8dba4c5bc9e780d8df0377317a62a02dbc710065ea8e0dac58748039b6370108
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15