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 9078645 Details
Epoch: 426Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 98803974
epoch_slot_no: 135174
block_no: 9078468
slot_leader_id: 4583203
size: 47079
time: 2023-07-26 11:17:45
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0817feeecaf75c9839a71ed372959608a25123b7e20e8a2ddaf5bb860f075c6d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15