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 9295124 Details
Epoch: 436Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 103261532
epoch_slot_no: 272732
block_no: 9294947
slot_leader_id: 5493217
size: 17456
time: 2023-09-16 01:30:23
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9ab80425b896d9517a1202dbcbe6f9803a92cb15ec13d79e1ebb8284e4953cf3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10