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 9259548 Details
Epoch: 434Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 102535359
epoch_slot_no: 410559
block_no: 9259371
slot_leader_id: 4614296
size: 15800
time: 2023-09-07 15:47:30
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xed6bfbd7266dd49015fff2f1ddb407439fff360087c53a7b2aad74b84062e41f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14