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 9104828 Details
Epoch: 427Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 99340585
epoch_slot_no: 239785
block_no: 9104651
slot_leader_id: 4577075
size: 61490
time: 2023-08-01 16:21:16
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x212b857a1c4eda2c91146aea552fe92cd532110d9539971971bb7eff08528dce
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 29