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 9386752 Details
Epoch: 440Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 105134141
epoch_slot_no: 417341
block_no: 9386575
slot_leader_id: 5045242
size: 37425
time: 2023-10-07 17:40:32
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3d058b677010f10651dab11661740216795a2335db7c25fac28907bc01f0f4ea
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14