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 9453902 Details
Epoch: 444Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 106506023
epoch_slot_no: 61223
block_no: 9453725
slot_leader_id: 6447667
size: 22759
time: 2023-10-23 14:45:14
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x54a0df314d3ffec3cdd4f86f244e3574972f834ba17956ffbf124b454eea6b53
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9