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 9378160 Details
Epoch: 440Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 104958457
epoch_slot_no: 241657
block_no: 9377983
slot_leader_id: 8863017
size: 88609
time: 2023-10-05 16:52:28
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x38049fa1194c88e59ea8dfe0e960fe18ce73b473ff8bcf77fbcb65fe677f2c87
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1