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 9123947 Details
Epoch: 428Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 99733323
epoch_slot_no: 200523
block_no: 9123770
slot_leader_id: 4609504
size: 61818
time: 2023-08-06 05:26:54
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5f22d073c1ca4b88601624715706a52cc917feeab2a3dd1181556fe54e73d014
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14