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 9315582 Details
Epoch: 437Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 103678365
epoch_slot_no: 257565
block_no: 9315405
slot_leader_id: 6489664
size: 18543
time: 2023-09-20 21:17:36
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb358e04dec778286bb4639e731e17912af4e46be59f6b97a25f004c00c0be965
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8