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 9269297 Details
Epoch: 435Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 102734753
epoch_slot_no: 177953
block_no: 9269120
slot_leader_id: 4594429
size: 37277
time: 2023-09-09 23:10:44
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x86e31f3cb31f8299031831919b56752720ae3e4ac8c1b2bbd08c857cfb6d0601
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13