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 9177376 Details
Epoch: 430Number of transactions in block: 34
slot_no: 100826938
epoch_slot_no: 430138
block_no: 9177199
slot_leader_id: 5262262
size: 40724
time: 2023-08-18 21:13:49
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x49a056773c5790740e219bfbccfe52fc90ea06e131fdbfed88f5acf380e86a53
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11