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 9059888 Details
Epoch: 425Number of transactions in block: 37
slot_no: 98415229
epoch_slot_no: 178429
block_no: 9059711
slot_leader_id: 4555561
size: 53173
time: 2023-07-21 23:18:40
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x33418f1024ccdcd10c8b80e3ac5cf532bc955a4197848c530a4c229fd5490c1e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16