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 9003039 Details
Epoch: 422Number of transactions in block: 31
slot_no: 97249216
epoch_slot_no: 308416
block_no: 9002862
slot_leader_id: 4759508
size: 71894
time: 2023-07-08 11:25:07
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbfb99c8089b5ddfc48ae6033cd3545de552d3b4340a88ae64afc6a9ef6f32627
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 17