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 9089700 Details
Epoch: 426Number of transactions in block: 37
slot_no: 99030595
epoch_slot_no: 361795
block_no: 9089523
slot_leader_id: 6720891
size: 74732
time: 2023-07-29 02:14:46
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9a85ff5751c8bf1b419c098747b3783f87e2a0b80b5890567970db2282061769
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7