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 9322703 Details
Epoch: 437Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 103822478
epoch_slot_no: 401678
block_no: 9322526
slot_leader_id: 7335667
size: 13031
time: 2023-09-22 13:19:29
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4b937783cccef33b44fd607f436341e04eb0d487e6b8843d3b2798c039630bce
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1659975090