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 9088459 Details
Epoch: 426Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 99005172
epoch_slot_no: 336372
block_no: 9088282
slot_leader_id: 6865008
size: 86539
time: 2023-07-28 19:11:03
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa06d0cfa755402f4accefd9e9d93f999d67b0614642dfbf201fc74ac8ad6802b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10