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 9248401 Details
Epoch: 434Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 102307211
epoch_slot_no: 182411
block_no: 9248224
slot_leader_id: 5965784
size: 35741
time: 2023-09-05 00:25:02
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf5aedb5a5ee2430ca6225f1d4237f7a2d8909556081ee1015ee3d7a3117ca23c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12