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 9298455 Details
Epoch: 436Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 103329942
epoch_slot_no: 341142
block_no: 9298278
slot_leader_id: 4598177
size: 28228
time: 2023-09-16 20:30:33
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc1b30ee0ff61d037998ff3892d6559cff3b56ed76276505bb440039dcc2f91ff
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 24