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 9052406 Details
Epoch: 425Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 98264025
epoch_slot_no: 27225
block_no: 9052229
slot_leader_id: 5236443
size: 69942
time: 2023-07-20 05:18:36
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6269e318f5f484c9fec00122d4a117b5a226d05d4da215162e74791ba3c5b603
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10