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 9426393 Details
Epoch: 442Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 105943174
epoch_slot_no: 362374
block_no: 9426216
slot_leader_id: 5512499
size: 22055
time: 2023-10-17 02:24:25
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7adc3d6da6ee1d5b579874ff292d1439172d70365f4fc472d21192cda2b82833
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11