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 9202918 Details
Epoch: 432Number of transactions in block: 34
slot_no: 101355832
epoch_slot_no: 95032
block_no: 9202741
slot_leader_id: 4557275
size: 51960
time: 2023-08-25 00:08:43
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6a6a5aefb97f9623b7a886076d17218557516abcc1b5876f11dcbb069d348135
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16