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 9235127 Details
Epoch: 433Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 102032772
epoch_slot_no: 339972
block_no: 9234950
slot_leader_id: 5023687
size: 64341
time: 2023-09-01 20:11:03
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x90fc294491e297e71624de17759b482d71129fcf537d8fc7226fc51ddead1719
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11