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 9095788 Details
Epoch: 427Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 99154721
epoch_slot_no: 53921
block_no: 9095611
slot_leader_id: 4621417
size: 38271
time: 2023-07-30 12:43:32
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x23ffcadcdcee8f2ca64eb727c0a66928b7d7995e5a5878d2a8aff957c925bb68
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15