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 9171513 Details
Epoch: 430Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 100708278
epoch_slot_no: 311478
block_no: 9171336
slot_leader_id: 5833644
size: 45681
time: 2023-08-17 12:16:09
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcf247158ea35070a2875f9ba4d9187f9101676f6fbcb58fa4cc1a6fe35822881
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7