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 9234903 Details
Epoch: 433Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 102028664
epoch_slot_no: 335864
block_no: 9234726
slot_leader_id: 5150339
size: 25531
time: 2023-09-01 19:02:35
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa5fa59dcf3c0f8c2d1096552a54e79184486e345aa160d16734ebb5e5f78603b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11