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 9426285 Details
Epoch: 442Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 105941080
epoch_slot_no: 360280
block_no: 9426108
slot_leader_id: 5293507
size: 3429
time: 2023-10-17 01:49:31
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa22c0bccb2c21c27adf4c4f4ef4e75b7bd9bee41db0e24193c5385085e841094
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14