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 9256326 Details
Epoch: 434Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 102469261
epoch_slot_no: 344461
block_no: 9256149
slot_leader_id: 4556049
size: 8283
time: 2023-09-06 21:25:52
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4234a3d317b589eaa3e476d31563dba78a8f815183c386af6d41ce76aa581839
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13