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 9033217 Details
Epoch: 424Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 97869510
epoch_slot_no: 64710
block_no: 9033040
slot_leader_id: 4711714
size: 22995
time: 2023-07-15 15:43:21
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3c9f9cde2d3de75860e28f575c0f1fe14d4e8e6788bf23830d681d69098ec641
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16