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 9083498 Details
Epoch: 426Number of transactions in block: 72
slot_no: 98905839
epoch_slot_no: 237039
block_no: 9083321
slot_leader_id: 5046367
size: 88639
time: 2023-07-27 15:35:30
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3f885dee26dfeba097e136f9b91485fe2130b951fc036966921f38899c90bda5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15