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 9436990 Details
Epoch: 443Number of transactions in block: 37
slot_no: 106164429
epoch_slot_no: 151629
block_no: 9436813
slot_leader_id: 5623500
size: 88594
time: 2023-10-19 15:52:00
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc949f2795d97b3ece55b18642b178e705b99887ffff8f410c7acf51733a78f1a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10