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 9453440 Details
Epoch: 444Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 106497050
epoch_slot_no: 52250
block_no: 9453263
slot_leader_id: 4577075
size: 59561
time: 2023-10-23 12:15:41
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x26654fca0dc13646bf4a1e0ffa2e88bff91e816dacc736d66215c4c4563b56c1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 30