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 9104449 Details
Epoch: 427Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 99332309
epoch_slot_no: 231509
block_no: 9104272
slot_leader_id: 4635124
size: 76788
time: 2023-08-01 14:03:20
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbe2a468eab98a3192610c66311fdcd6775098c7a2dc5e0383b071bec1df4b1c8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18