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 9181471 Details
Epoch: 431Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 100911718
epoch_slot_no: 82918
block_no: 9181294
slot_leader_id: 8773621
size: 11525
time: 2023-08-19 20:46:49
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xeb9954b0d66183bff2e4bb0022db75ab2c6ff7283b8bf6398734cd5f7ebfd1f9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1