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 9078940 Details
Epoch: 426Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 98810780
epoch_slot_no: 141980
block_no: 9078763
slot_leader_id: 5555137
size: 21654
time: 2023-07-26 13:11:11
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x64dbf1eb9143a66d31e7d831f7d51424e4cb9ed42f273759aaf21424cb2440f2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10