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 9364953 Details
Epoch: 439Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 104689115
epoch_slot_no: 404315
block_no: 9364776
slot_leader_id: 4610095
size: 82527
time: 2023-10-02 14:03:26
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf8b30ea2510215fa090b64df7fe8132ee107795a574c258fdda457264b85a8c8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15