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 9113659 Details
Epoch: 427Number of transactions in block: 35
slot_no: 99521242
epoch_slot_no: 420442
block_no: 9113482
slot_leader_id: 8484583
size: 88857
time: 2023-08-03 18:32:13
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x80dd51c28910ad238fb750caa667ac84d49bbaf5ce9714979d5322d45b32112c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1