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 9114593 Details
Epoch: 428Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 99539849
epoch_slot_no: 7049
block_no: 9114416
slot_leader_id: 5876104
size: 88885
time: 2023-08-03 23:42:20
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf0a497db0077ebf870ab911cc1a116dd3baeb3b21c44870ce2e6c6e6a6fef0be
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12