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 9417416 Details
Epoch: 442Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 105761040
epoch_slot_no: 180240
block_no: 9417239
slot_leader_id: 4711714
size: 6538
time: 2023-10-14 23:48:51
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x80b6452bc5b4daea81adc33032bc1ceb8e104bcaff65bd5c962c40daf077b80f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18