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 9067893 Details
Epoch: 425Number of transactions in block: 45
slot_no: 98581280
epoch_slot_no: 344480
block_no: 9067716
slot_leader_id: 4559709
size: 86199
time: 2023-07-23 21:26:11
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcd233efb140f8543ba1826cd4dd06179cd9743a8bb762e4234dabdf30d3978da
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13