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 9016874 Details
Epoch: 423Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 97532637
epoch_slot_no: 159837
block_no: 9016697
slot_leader_id: 8484583
size: 84004
time: 2023-07-11 18:08:48
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7aabfec4718495aa13b9c7b39e1593c277532dd46b05e3927e64205250a0eaf5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1