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 9446915 Details
Epoch: 443Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 106364099
epoch_slot_no: 351299
block_no: 9446738
slot_leader_id: 5452949
size: 19523
time: 2023-10-21 23:19:50
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe8822449ca81ca99c25bc5609e3e23550d2b48693fbeaa01b7944908c9931601
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11