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 9139627 Details
Epoch: 429Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 100055141
epoch_slot_no: 90341
block_no: 9139450
slot_leader_id: 6271615
size: 51938
time: 2023-08-09 22:50:32
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1b6972191dec7bb7ed72e0754e79e2456b8640131d593d5d7bf06feb5156cd41
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14