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 9181650 Details
Epoch: 431Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 100915306
epoch_slot_no: 86506
block_no: 9181473
slot_leader_id: 4557324
size: 72048
time: 2023-08-19 21:46:37
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbd02fcb2526eb714ede110c24b961653b25655d51f3ddda1bdfa381c655651fd
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14