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 9133862 Details
Epoch: 428Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 99935593
epoch_slot_no: 402793
block_no: 9133685
slot_leader_id: 5512499
size: 87452
time: 2023-08-08 13:38:04
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x156e13327ea9938448dd76ded3cd9ab07de3bb2d0e5d409f0056bf81dea25019
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10