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 9074887 Details
Epoch: 426Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 98724749
epoch_slot_no: 55949
block_no: 9074710
slot_leader_id: 5616171
size: 51814
time: 2023-07-25 13:17:20
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x27d631c4d7c2bd153fe175250c2614f54767a810f41cd93a95fc7d6819e25137
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12