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 9305021 Details
Epoch: 437Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 103464003
epoch_slot_no: 43203
block_no: 9304844
slot_leader_id: 5159587
size: 26459
time: 2023-09-18 09:44:54
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x42d7542edef0cf6e35040b836bfce1e22f8a2bc5964ecdb351a2a29309a5546a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11