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 9289647 Details
Epoch: 436Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 103150054
epoch_slot_no: 161254
block_no: 9289470
slot_leader_id: 8863017
size: 33055
time: 2023-09-14 18:32:25
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xedd5df97fe8b79ae8a02807f9204490093bd8e7be0ef6c6ca15f97bbe6cdf177
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1