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 9157468 Details
Epoch: 430Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 100418698
epoch_slot_no: 21898
block_no: 9157291
slot_leader_id: 7046709
size: 40356
time: 2023-08-14 03:49:49
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7b7c8b08039681bca2754821abc8a3c52502a36e1d7dd989cbbd198e89627cbb
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1659973474