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 9272261 Details
Epoch: 435Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 102794123
epoch_slot_no: 237323
block_no: 9272084
slot_leader_id: 5118137
size: 39159
time: 2023-09-10 15:40:14
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa76dfdf9a57b094a31da0ea025c05c8a392422eda09201419b3e6d6d52074c27
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 31