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 9251956 Details
Epoch: 434Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 102380946
epoch_slot_no: 256146
block_no: 9251779
slot_leader_id: 4961128
size: 4993
time: 2023-09-05 20:53:57
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xeaa06f564cc519c8719ca00d8bc31a7abf9c8019485f4a0001112a6fae370039
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14