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 9214820 Details
Epoch: 432Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 101607875
epoch_slot_no: 347075
block_no: 9214643
slot_leader_id: 4556883
size: 63495
time: 2023-08-27 22:09:26
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0c4316182caccbe22c28e15c59d10b804ccef5dc5b8e23c867f60167308dbb98
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16