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 9344350 Details
Epoch: 438Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 104269408
epoch_slot_no: 416608
block_no: 9344173
slot_leader_id: 8526618
size: 59589
time: 2023-09-27 17:28:19
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2e2d229d1b8f82dcc7cdbdbb74e235c2b887c005f956ae12243001c16b7984bc
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3