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 9426826 Details
Epoch: 442Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 105952439
epoch_slot_no: 371639
block_no: 9426649
slot_leader_id: 5512499
size: 44071
time: 2023-10-17 04:58:50
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2bff6611be1f61c006e4aeaf80a10287a11e9bfffe6881322b01e7bedc28590a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11