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 9178496 Details
Epoch: 431Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 100850115
epoch_slot_no: 21315
block_no: 9178319
slot_leader_id: 4555645
size: 58353
time: 2023-08-19 03:40:06
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7c6f927bf0bb175bd5b93fc6f59ab0f9c4bddda6ce99c587abf215b2586b7fa1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16