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 9178866 Details
Epoch: 431Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 100857402
epoch_slot_no: 28602
block_no: 9178689
slot_leader_id: 4560329
size: 75345
time: 2023-08-19 05:41:33
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8cf1d35a6b5c5c907f07915fee0686d1443c841f60ac210ffa4c8963f1be6ff2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16