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 9179823 Details
Epoch: 431Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 100876982
epoch_slot_no: 48182
block_no: 9179646
slot_leader_id: 5616171
size: 52387
time: 2023-08-19 11:07:53
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5e6305366e73d1a7c63b1953399b539ab58762e24b551100db3e94b60a4d22ed
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13