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 9016177 Details
Epoch: 423Number of transactions in block: 46
slot_no: 97518892
epoch_slot_no: 146092
block_no: 9016000
slot_leader_id: 5082420
size: 79502
time: 2023-07-11 14:19:43
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbf16066aff1ef9105ff8b695cd618dfb7a19a2cf9b7051704fa5da89d6b8f1b5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11