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 9256445 Details
Epoch: 434Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 102471453
epoch_slot_no: 346653
block_no: 9256268
slot_leader_id: 4609504
size: 27961
time: 2023-09-06 22:02:24
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0fe70bb9236a449353fe56e837879c9511adc3ac68ae5ea87de692317b1a421c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14