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 9110392 Details
Epoch: 427Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 99453437
epoch_slot_no: 352637
block_no: 9110215
slot_leader_id: 5065959
size: 54989
time: 2023-08-02 23:42:08
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x35ff46d68c6ebf658d004f25dbf76e637dd624cc6ab68a3bf563bf6a232e31e6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 22