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 9122591 Details
Epoch: 428Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 99704927
epoch_slot_no: 172127
block_no: 9122414
slot_leader_id: 4577416
size: 67404
time: 2023-08-05 21:33:38
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x90062c83fb9b8449cc177b1c43b2717ad29ee505bfd903dd4501a0cb882b9a32
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12