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 9358290 Details
Epoch: 439Number of transactions in block: 31
slot_no: 104552785
epoch_slot_no: 267985
block_no: 9358113
slot_leader_id: 4555645
size: 84273
time: 2023-10-01 00:11:16
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa114c3beb5308d83863989fea03498c8ce36c309689ecf7b3e0bf6b178fca6b6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 17