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 9476090 Details
Epoch: 445Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 106961096
epoch_slot_no: 84296
block_no: 9475913
slot_leader_id: 6765764
size: 55732
time: 2023-10-28 21:09:47
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb7b398c66e39a516067041eaf728bfc45c194045d1067c080a87b1bbd2ef28e7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9