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 9407768 Details
Epoch: 441Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 105560745
epoch_slot_no: 411945
block_no: 9407591
slot_leader_id: 5471731
size: 9887
time: 2023-10-12 16:10:36
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x793c48741f312732a5955760c42f993c95f52ea45b70fe74cf869679ce7c430f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 22