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 9473948 Details
Epoch: 445Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 106917207
epoch_slot_no: 40407
block_no: 9473771
slot_leader_id: 4597776
size: 31371
time: 2023-10-28 08:58:18
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa6a9e3aef3ec14bc80182c2d1a285eb6d6269275ef004b37ad4aede85546cc47
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13