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 9163673 Details
Epoch: 430Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 100547146
epoch_slot_no: 150346
block_no: 9163496
slot_leader_id: 8862806
size: 44464
time: 2023-08-15 15:30:37
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbc1a0011583a5dc3a727f023ec7e244d44e638092448b9e8b0e82bcfb82b8832
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0