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 9057958 Details
Epoch: 425Number of transactions in block: 35
slot_no: 98378041
epoch_slot_no: 141241
block_no: 9057781
slot_leader_id: 5205307
size: 69124
time: 2023-07-21 12:58:52
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x15f0fd42d2a994f137bc83843db6db5e1d36e98f20e256dc35237384a7b4cd3b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11