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 9297132 Details
Epoch: 436Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 103302089
epoch_slot_no: 313289
block_no: 9296955
slot_leader_id: 4558711
size: 19222
time: 2023-09-16 12:46:20
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4269be8137e9fff5e06c1b61f6f83c84e9c8df6f2226678580c18f10b7c0d7b5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14