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 9389181 Details
Epoch: 441Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 105185023
epoch_slot_no: 36223
block_no: 9389004
slot_leader_id: 6536968
size: 7899
time: 2023-10-08 07:48:34
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd242ad3744b5a8ce3e7c3aab94d720f41aad1a780aa2883436aa24261b996731
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6