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 9109725 Details
Epoch: 427Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 99440197
epoch_slot_no: 339397
block_no: 9109548
slot_leader_id: 6436344
size: 63134
time: 2023-08-02 20:01:28
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x037f805e108b9de7137d225f4a2e806758eba2665608df82b8e9a2bef2a40d44
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8