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 9172717 Details
Epoch: 430Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 100731881
epoch_slot_no: 335081
block_no: 9172540
slot_leader_id: 5457724
size: 48482
time: 2023-08-17 18:49:32
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x59973c48991a7c2f5af59961565a78f9c454bc3e20adc9c1f1eca7bee733a5d0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12