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 9416618 Details
Epoch: 442Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 105743799
epoch_slot_no: 162999
block_no: 9416441
slot_leader_id: 4555994
size: 87277
time: 2023-10-14 19:01:30
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x306f3f07bb21fc4cfb34a995f1752fb400b57e3a43ecdb21b1e8c10f2dca963d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18