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 9424067 Details
Epoch: 442Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 105896278
epoch_slot_no: 315478
block_no: 9423890
slot_leader_id: 4555875
size: 25544
time: 2023-10-16 13:22:49
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdd667e1ef3ce9c030ee90564bd9838a87a8fdec880809536376f5b77c92a412e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 19