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 9384488 Details
Epoch: 440Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 105086965
epoch_slot_no: 370165
block_no: 9384311
slot_leader_id: 4746508
size: 43815
time: 2023-10-07 04:34:16
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf5ce387a828c611dcfbf32d01e0ee021a31a693954cefdefefd113cde95f2862
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6