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 9131328 Details
Epoch: 428Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 99883898
epoch_slot_no: 351098
block_no: 9131151
slot_leader_id: 8863384
size: 10367
time: 2023-08-07 23:16:29
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x298da59d1b33036720cc72aee550d0a8a51bff1c641f7e61c668847f1a4d7aab
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0