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 9252572 Details
Epoch: 434Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 102393287
epoch_slot_no: 268487
block_no: 9252395
slot_leader_id: 4982193
size: 26922
time: 2023-09-06 00:19:38
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xaa01ac32ae2a7b483a95f3b2a68cd220850521244cab3603b6c1aa7da10a39a9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15