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 9465699 Details
Epoch: 444Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 106746686
epoch_slot_no: 301886
block_no: 9465522
slot_leader_id: 4556282
size: 25688
time: 2023-10-26 09:36:17
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x81f561388b9b8dce7f44f1d50c2648c59c7ff9332d3e0489fac2930174cdd634
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 19