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 9438301 Details
Epoch: 443Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 106192118
epoch_slot_no: 179318
block_no: 9438124
slot_leader_id: 5047313
size: 28839
time: 2023-10-19 23:33:29
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1357711f79f22f21e5d8f8e09411583deb423fbb1e5ca148447ef30b513d9e3c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12