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 9132432 Details
Epoch: 428Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 99905974
epoch_slot_no: 373174
block_no: 9132255
slot_leader_id: 5114286
size: 17448
time: 2023-08-08 05:24:25
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x939131c14e9d8fec6a97fa027b0eb032c7d3ae1ea5bb87f1d5bfc5bb4079a4a7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13