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 9125756 Details
Epoch: 428Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 99770180
epoch_slot_no: 237380
block_no: 9125579
slot_leader_id: 4691946
size: 58637
time: 2023-08-06 15:41:11
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf14d7522379fb92d13b0895f18b0c2827fd0ead9cad351326fb9404e067a6420
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 29