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 9303055 Details
Epoch: 437Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 103424301
epoch_slot_no: 3501
block_no: 9302878
slot_leader_id: 4711714
size: 88211
time: 2023-09-17 22:43:12
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5db3eaa47e82c8822826f0b9f034d4845c20f72a955348f01e06b8eb23b5cbb1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 17