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 9081983 Details
Epoch: 426Number of transactions in block: 31
slot_no: 98874592
epoch_slot_no: 205792
block_no: 9081806
slot_leader_id: 6448040
size: 78824
time: 2023-07-27 06:54:43
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6d18c7b1c209fea25fac361a7dfcb8d02164334ea2ee1974915cbecf46087d6d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10