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 9412084 Details
Epoch: 442Number of transactions in block: 53
slot_no: 105649831
epoch_slot_no: 69031
block_no: 9411907
slot_leader_id: 9279050
size: 87463
time: 2023-10-13 16:55:22
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x084fe8b6afa5c863421929e96df04fd754913cc3b0f20d9d9f50fb445ff8d605
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1