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 9304713 Details
Epoch: 437Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 103457893
epoch_slot_no: 37093
block_no: 9304536
slot_leader_id: 5493217
size: 38371
time: 2023-09-18 08:03:04
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x072b129a4e57eb060254abb64bed4157162095724698f2303d9cba1b39bf636a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10