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 9418387 Details
Epoch: 442Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 105781247
epoch_slot_no: 200447
block_no: 9418210
slot_leader_id: 8757079
size: 5856
time: 2023-10-15 05:25:38
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x326506b7184c95d33846c5c4dafe50a1768e37771d26245e2cd648f2adaa24ef
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2