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 9429570 Details
Epoch: 442Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 106009747
epoch_slot_no: 428947
block_no: 9429393
slot_leader_id: 4558149
size: 9449
time: 2023-10-17 20:53:58
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x431f33b1f5389ac0d62288a7328618c7d747b21248209f2bcb9a459981362b99
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15