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 9422498 Details
Epoch: 442Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 105864857
epoch_slot_no: 284057
block_no: 9422321
slot_leader_id: 7581720
size: 16948
time: 2023-10-16 04:39:08
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xef2a2e4ae0575d7ade6fd3419af91b1bc2e44ff71a78199681da0cc098af856f
Block Operator
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