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 9261161 Details
Epoch: 435Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 102568004
epoch_slot_no: 11204
block_no: 9260984
slot_leader_id: 7257008
size: 11383
time: 2023-09-08 00:51:35
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xfffb0d2f7977d19f295615c7327261eb512aa7adf663f40ca8080d765cc31a3e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1659973709