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 9284089 Details
Epoch: 436Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 103038544
epoch_slot_no: 49744
block_no: 9283912
slot_leader_id: 4556416
size: 14688
time: 2023-09-13 11:33:55
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb19815fe9506e30c945072ee77f6e954e1b0f7b2c3acfe4215d02ef66499b989
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 17