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 9315632 Details
Epoch: 437Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 103679181
epoch_slot_no: 258381
block_no: 9315455
slot_leader_id: 5587949
size: 26422
time: 2023-09-20 21:31:12
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xecdd52cb68e70aff691646bb30e4d2f908432353e6a1cbd6b269ea9d8ca7dfef
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11