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 9109721 Details
Epoch: 427Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 99440121
epoch_slot_no: 339321
block_no: 9109544
slot_leader_id: 6972675
size: 14371
time: 2023-08-02 20:00:12
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3acd6f87c31c419cfb1015288f3449e47048955b64e46a2864dfdbfddd1ad51a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 20