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 9363264 Details
Epoch: 439Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 104654846
epoch_slot_no: 370046
block_no: 9363087
slot_leader_id: 8863114
size: 30422
time: 2023-10-02 04:32:17
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0ecaaa7e99b954fbaa4b2598df0ef08fa5a83b1a76649215251d167957174594
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1