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 9060273 Details
Epoch: 425Number of transactions in block: 42
slot_no: 98423690
epoch_slot_no: 186890
block_no: 9060096
slot_leader_id: 5332010
size: 83619
time: 2023-07-22 01:39:41
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa3070eba679e91cad3a45cf56140a5419dc2cb8531e9d933c846afab37202a84
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13