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 9180359 Details
Epoch: 431Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 100888339
epoch_slot_no: 59539
block_no: 9180182
slot_leader_id: 8757552
size: 14350
time: 2023-08-19 14:17:10
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7df0646fa1f71395ad146c4e1f3cda642ed7d94165b17ee143331c21b2cb0cce
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1