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 9179914 Details
Epoch: 431Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 100878947
epoch_slot_no: 50147
block_no: 9179737
slot_leader_id: 4568166
size: 42067
time: 2023-08-19 11:40:38
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2baf971c22fec4b784a89b24ad76c6d996b8859a35c1212795c032876bc9d33c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 25