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 9451710 Details
Epoch: 444Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 106461992
epoch_slot_no: 17192
block_no: 9451533
slot_leader_id: 5159587
size: 21512
time: 2023-10-23 02:31:23
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9729d8994f65635ab989d538e9d4d3bddb160c77a0cdf916dcd07ff7c5276f1a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12