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 9162035 Details
Epoch: 430Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 100514790
epoch_slot_no: 117990
block_no: 9161858
slot_leader_id: 5023459
size: 64914
time: 2023-08-15 06:31:21
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe907df500ef3e39f13d77cab8d3ac46baf7d5743f05c91f854f7c75dcfae5bad
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10