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 9369862 Details
Epoch: 440Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 104789655
epoch_slot_no: 72855
block_no: 9369685
slot_leader_id: 6596314
size: 3329
time: 2023-10-03 17:59:06
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x000e886a3288a5c510cd6820a2d000958d4954a215426a866c2705d642a4feab
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7