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 9024076 Details
Epoch: 423Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 97681188
epoch_slot_no: 308388
block_no: 9023899
slot_leader_id: 7698755
size: 45287
time: 2023-07-13 11:24:39
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf522fed7cbb33f6733603f5f0eeab407d6b6fe0d322dc027ad86cc197d6495ae
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4