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 9377600 Details
Epoch: 440Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 104946339
epoch_slot_no: 229539
block_no: 9377423
slot_leader_id: 7047164
size: 56672
time: 2023-10-05 13:30:30
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc9542e3c804402a7d86237a662be2c4eccae582cbbbb583cafc96bb16fb3d9aa
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1659973542