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 9182140 Details
Epoch: 431Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 100926060
epoch_slot_no: 97260
block_no: 9181963
slot_leader_id: 4555520
size: 13821
time: 2023-08-20 00:45:51
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcd7cc1d62ab893c8fe49cc5044af119da24dee48b5b1f0670edb5b3f3d033bf9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 19