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 9274262 Details
Epoch: 435Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 102835438
epoch_slot_no: 278638
block_no: 9274085
slot_leader_id: 8864321
size: 4314
time: 2023-09-11 03:08:49
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7ce43131d944a5dfe7349870129848d36f1bf881fff201554c3907a507d56aa1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1