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 9085057 Details
Epoch: 426Number of transactions in block: 31
slot_no: 98936781
epoch_slot_no: 267981
block_no: 9084880
slot_leader_id: 4562293
size: 88858
time: 2023-07-28 00:11:12
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x64bf3a1383f20cd4166e5e270bf5c95b6912f8ade69b9d85fe85f9357796039f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14