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 9457187 Details
Epoch: 444Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 106573900
epoch_slot_no: 129100
block_no: 9457010
slot_leader_id: 4604290
size: 4712
time: 2023-10-24 09:36:31
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf329afa5a2d183432fb29b720ab44aa4b1853135de575136a0510fbc65e9e039
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 21