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 9043319 Details
Epoch: 424Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 98078621
epoch_slot_no: 273821
block_no: 9043142
slot_leader_id: 4563470
size: 51146
time: 2023-07-18 01:48:32
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x36fdf99a526f7184b4f8616a6e988fde0854a6cd08640b75f83d3589e6fb2194
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14