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 9135466 Details
Epoch: 429Number of transactions in block: 39
slot_no: 99969329
epoch_slot_no: 4529
block_no: 9135289
slot_leader_id: 5120671
size: 88742
time: 2023-08-08 23:00:20
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7e17c174ae01cadb32afb44c097efa95feee031da3d2a95b9b324b65f651d02b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 26