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 9069144 Details
Epoch: 425Number of transactions in block: 30
slot_no: 98607542
epoch_slot_no: 370742
block_no: 9068967
slot_leader_id: 4557996
size: 88550
time: 2023-07-24 04:43:53
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdea9e773007eeecd7bfaed86c6330df22afe89dc015cccd838cd36fba7f65256
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15