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 9025983 Details
Epoch: 423Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 97720209
epoch_slot_no: 347409
block_no: 9025806
slot_leader_id: 4564259
size: 43518
time: 2023-07-13 22:15:00
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa7a113d91f5ac70fa1ffad4383201cf5d59606417f26f847b6ccd49e238eb85d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14