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 9075557 Details
Epoch: 426Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 98738613
epoch_slot_no: 69813
block_no: 9075380
slot_leader_id: 5493217
size: 83872
time: 2023-07-25 17:08:24
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x091645641afeb1dd6aba54d3c771bca43a5abf5f6f54ddfafc756c845dca2a1a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10