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 9451660 Details
Epoch: 444Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 106460932
epoch_slot_no: 16132
block_no: 9451483
slot_leader_id: 8929631
size: 20325
time: 2023-10-23 02:13:43
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x20db06d9a10eb76889c04330fe69397130da912ec34c5dd3087f0b8b28ccb925
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1