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 9432274 Details
Epoch: 443Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 106067700
epoch_slot_no: 54900
block_no: 9432097
slot_leader_id: 5870905
size: 65080
time: 2023-10-18 12:59:51
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc0914f5821ee18ebe6d4d5427aa1035e01a91799ff9b1b506a9d1162a9f8f61c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12