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 9235090 Details
Epoch: 433Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 102031969
epoch_slot_no: 339169
block_no: 9234913
slot_leader_id: 4691946
size: 44689
time: 2023-09-01 19:57:40
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x567b7ef474bfa534129edc6aace63bf6f489062bf30f956752a5ef60b1b70e1e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 29