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 9063301 Details
Epoch: 425Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 98486332
epoch_slot_no: 249532
block_no: 9063124
slot_leader_id: 8767960
size: 4835
time: 2023-07-22 19:03:43
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd9d8ba8cb44be05babca2907940732cb7ea3d591685b10ad45d41d8c5072c94b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1