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 9222726 Details
Epoch: 433Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 101781632
epoch_slot_no: 88832
block_no: 9222549
slot_leader_id: 4555974
size: 76474
time: 2023-08-29 22:25:23
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5f82f0e9bd1ad84822dceb8a70eea702191c694ad03d5e3e79035b1bf20fdba2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15