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 9124752 Details
Epoch: 428Number of transactions in block: 44
slot_no: 99750008
epoch_slot_no: 217208
block_no: 9124575
slot_leader_id: 8967253
size: 88661
time: 2023-08-06 10:04:59
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa6576cd2fc881b8af2e181610486e9317d32308a1f36d6b12162665985a0e04b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3