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 9055390 Details
Epoch: 425Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 98324747
epoch_slot_no: 87947
block_no: 9055213
slot_leader_id: 5679081
size: 84321
time: 2023-07-20 22:10:38
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x476d073dff496338462ace0e6d30e74dc6730c1998be4acf8a0c3f0273dbc8a9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 17