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 8971948 Details
Epoch: 421Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 96605432
epoch_slot_no: 96632
block_no: 8971771
slot_leader_id: 8863049
size: 36861
time: 2023-07-01 00:35:23
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6980f9a3ecb25dda96eba49a0c835c1c8a7343acf7077eaebb13f8f617dcee05
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0