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 9301064 Details
Epoch: 436Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 103383375
epoch_slot_no: 394575
block_no: 9300887
slot_leader_id: 8863384
size: 28987
time: 2023-09-17 11:21:06
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd0caf6265f666969b2c3f6f8c1efa6ccff581017fb6c49d69673503cad13c136
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1