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 9173246 Details
Epoch: 430Number of transactions in block: 35
slot_no: 100742552
epoch_slot_no: 345752
block_no: 9173069
slot_leader_id: 4982193
size: 85666
time: 2023-08-17 21:47:23
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xedcf434e1caa5d7cce9bbb3f6545ec3e9524702d5ef341ae5133f0c5ac2e4446
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15