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 9030245 Details
Epoch: 424Number of transactions in block: 36
slot_no: 97808799
epoch_slot_no: 3999
block_no: 9030068
slot_leader_id: 5850027
size: 85323
time: 2023-07-14 22:51:30
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd63723b16c70cea539c9b004d3423302c4e48452368e55a1d2beeecde7664e6f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3