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 9215132 Details
Epoch: 432Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 101614306
epoch_slot_no: 353506
block_no: 9214955
slot_leader_id: 4593473
size: 17553
time: 2023-08-27 23:56:37
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0a5a947ffa05e1db77fae498ca20af42c998a9e155afdc7aa2208e9f3503495b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15