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 9085095 Details
Epoch: 426Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 98937312
epoch_slot_no: 268512
block_no: 9084918
slot_leader_id: 4571889
size: 56655
time: 2023-07-28 00:20:03
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x86dd5ad46ef807c48cdc5af42351b9a43ec52aabf96712b57bc05a40a3d890d8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 26