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 9122194 Details
Epoch: 428Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 99697167
epoch_slot_no: 164367
block_no: 9122017
slot_leader_id: 5453531
size: 7615
time: 2023-08-05 19:24:18
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3c2544151f78d89b729c935451de882489e248f3a7c5099e878e23fa47beaa8f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10