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 9111055 Details
Epoch: 427Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 99466994
epoch_slot_no: 366194
block_no: 9110878
slot_leader_id: 4943882
size: 20319
time: 2023-08-03 03:28:05
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x48faf28f49224c1c9d7b61256e1f42f1cb9bed5d89fbed0e9ebc2ec476b3da95
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 31