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 8899179 Details
Epoch: 417Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 95097253
epoch_slot_no: 316453
block_no: 8899002
slot_leader_id: 5087110
size: 41364
time: 2023-06-13 13:39:04
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc6e076e5f119e24541db4577a6d6a13f0f994015654a89c237e8402b2811718a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15