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 9040296 Details
Epoch: 424Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 98017195
epoch_slot_no: 212395
block_no: 9040119
slot_leader_id: 4961637
size: 65410
time: 2023-07-17 08:44:46
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf145c61137dfdb65b28a0da1c43e410b8eaed07723d214a2b44632a0f8a5752b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13