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 9066268 Details
Epoch: 425Number of transactions in block: 34
slot_no: 98548629
epoch_slot_no: 311829
block_no: 9066091
slot_leader_id: 4555933
size: 66724
time: 2023-07-23 12:22:00
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x35e6fa6662d23b39eea887b73415689696d57c98146d796a517b5a974f3746d3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18