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 9256960 Details
Epoch: 434Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 102482165
epoch_slot_no: 357365
block_no: 9256783
slot_leader_id: 4588020
size: 32501
time: 2023-09-07 01:00:56
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe2628622c0601870172e2dab381e980708dc37353ae8653c871b20726483eb3e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 24