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 9387507 Details
Epoch: 441Number of transactions in block: 36
slot_no: 105149512
epoch_slot_no: 712
block_no: 9387330
slot_leader_id: 4555484
size: 86305
time: 2023-10-07 21:56:43
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6bc022724e9114979870cbefd3b5bdcc919bca1fb0c421801d9b7516730e1f96
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 20