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 9080194 Details
Epoch: 426Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 98836571
epoch_slot_no: 167771
block_no: 9080017
slot_leader_id: 5725614
size: 43118
time: 2023-07-26 20:21:02
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xaba39310149797c55f6bb51802b220664de724110a9eded98eb7253d90d3a79a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13