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 9018215 Details
Epoch: 423Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 97559399
epoch_slot_no: 186599
block_no: 9018038
slot_leader_id: 5087110
size: 22758
time: 2023-07-12 01:34:50
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x75d788087ed77a264607c3328dcf27f993cf63bcfcfa9ae89328a85feacc1638
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16