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 9217880 Details
Epoch: 432Number of transactions in block: 34
slot_no: 101674812
epoch_slot_no: 414012
block_no: 9217703
slot_leader_id: 5482646
size: 69499
time: 2023-08-28 16:45:03
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xba14a3a6771fe1fcef0a3c78c8496c55818c0adecdd26b70cbebaea59e00e8d1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11