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 9429050 Details
Epoch: 442Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 105999383
epoch_slot_no: 418583
block_no: 9428873
slot_leader_id: 6491525
size: 39843
time: 2023-10-17 18:01:14
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf057a63644d7c46090df0e34f676a261167c3d8ccae115b988b6f64ed5669dea
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9