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 9083988 Details
Epoch: 426Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 98915631
epoch_slot_no: 246831
block_no: 9083811
slot_leader_id: 5180221
size: 41992
time: 2023-07-27 18:18:42
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1834a53b35ef3e6710166a53ec6d5ece76c30274a3f0e8c03de68cbe70420c85
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11