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 9109637 Details
Epoch: 427Number of transactions in block: 46
slot_no: 99438183
epoch_slot_no: 337383
block_no: 9109460
slot_leader_id: 8404251
size: 85887
time: 2023-08-02 19:27:54
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa7e1bfa0599901e2beac4be1993a6f810526a2f81209c7ebca141782cea83da3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2