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 9016189 Details
Epoch: 423Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 97519077
epoch_slot_no: 146277
block_no: 9016012
slot_leader_id: 4679252
size: 82628
time: 2023-07-11 14:22:48
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x19cf51964e24a40ac30d5de20faf1374aedff6f375d80a2e29bc96554055305e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15