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 9389242 Details
Epoch: 441Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 105186185
epoch_slot_no: 37385
block_no: 9389065
slot_leader_id: 8863384
size: 15830
time: 2023-10-08 08:07:56
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x91261530082dc14f4077678dd36d671aab9740a3759c45c2fb5c2d2668e56a3e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1