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 9101698 Details
Epoch: 427Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 99275126
epoch_slot_no: 174326
block_no: 9101521
slot_leader_id: 4941448
size: 27677
time: 2023-07-31 22:10:17
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8b4a0b1c1bd0c8a4f9252278843179dfbe95fb344719c125a29f38830b2271e3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 20