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 9157150 Details
Epoch: 430Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 100412498
epoch_slot_no: 15698
block_no: 9156973
slot_leader_id: 5023687
size: 11263
time: 2023-08-14 02:06:29
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbd57d4d06cb840e2a5c706629ea19282bcd1264fa5d0d0d03b67d9b21253f274
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10