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 9402606 Details
Epoch: 441Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 105456985
epoch_slot_no: 308185
block_no: 9402429
slot_leader_id: 7048996
size: 40355
time: 2023-10-11 11:21:16
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2cc78d5fcaab2e6b02ddfd7f66df91cfdf0f3abfc956e93c46daaafc1149a27e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7