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 8952505 Details
Epoch: 420Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 96201960
epoch_slot_no: 125160
block_no: 8952328
slot_leader_id: 4555559
size: 17981
time: 2023-06-26 08:30:51
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2d09ca7585101022dbe9532cba11b07ab3fc1e40411e5dfb048d471a7370fa42
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15