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 9045608 Details
Epoch: 424Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 98125100
epoch_slot_no: 320300
block_no: 9045431
slot_leader_id: 7087703
size: 66592
time: 2023-07-18 14:43:11
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x48dada62904f85a64da5e65df71de33889dff375e763015c1b8429e623c63205
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5