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 9021777 Details
Epoch: 423Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 97633131
epoch_slot_no: 260331
block_no: 9021600
slot_leader_id: 4635407
size: 4723
time: 2023-07-12 22:03:42
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4a2de51736ac761e5f6f2b1fb6bc15d61f2b6edc6b575198f4dc1507c9a2f978
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 39