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 9001676 Details
Epoch: 422Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 97221626
epoch_slot_no: 280826
block_no: 9001499
slot_leader_id: 5495683
size: 54500
time: 2023-07-08 03:45:17
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x089aa4788e182548e9db183d5000a9624000c62ee21cafb154e5f4f0c602e568
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9