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 9004610 Details
Epoch: 422Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 97280613
epoch_slot_no: 339813
block_no: 9004433
slot_leader_id: 5559084
size: 60007
time: 2023-07-08 20:08:24
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb33ce0b4a03dacf63e964ffc4d5c31d429a3b328faf78a9f04c4e775a78d3e9a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12