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 9227480 Details
Epoch: 433Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 101880068
epoch_slot_no: 187268
block_no: 9227303
slot_leader_id: 5476184
size: 66236
time: 2023-08-31 01:45:59
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x29bab5752e3aafb8f56cb363c2cd43a5ca50bd9438624183408a776fbdbe05ef
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14