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 9388759 Details
Epoch: 441Number of transactions in block: 51
slot_no: 105175551
epoch_slot_no: 26751
block_no: 9388582
slot_leader_id: 5083768
size: 76638
time: 2023-10-08 05:10:42
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x82a64967a35ecc0746db10fd786e94d40bb465ee43a37a86d398fc78856eda77
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14