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 9016253 Details
Epoch: 423Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 97520117
epoch_slot_no: 147317
block_no: 9016076
slot_leader_id: 4733300
size: 84389
time: 2023-07-11 14:40:08
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x499a8057f5888a996de898833ed9a5f8eed43fa5457b697afa1510ad1589fe79
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8