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 9443754 Details
Epoch: 443Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 106300393
epoch_slot_no: 287593
block_no: 9443577
slot_leader_id: 8484836
size: 52060
time: 2023-10-21 05:38:04
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc43151a907d5d44997d1a2a86e5e9807a3e0312f7cf9aa27379612478e0b14a8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2