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 9251852 Details
Epoch: 434Number of transactions in block: 39
slot_no: 102378725
epoch_slot_no: 253925
block_no: 9251675
slot_leader_id: 7046511
size: 73594
time: 2023-09-05 20:16:56
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x61e77e48359373d35f8992e469b30d1433a714ac0436ba98a9cb15f80a64d070
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1659973082